The Starfleet Communique Staff and Their Families

RENO ROCKS, REGION 7 ROLLS!

All Around The ‘Fleet: Wendy and Bob Fillmore (Top Left) enjoy themselves at the 2001 Western Conference in Reno, Nevada (Above), while Edgar and Maria Torres (Top Right) do the same at the 2001 Region 7 Conference. Meanwhile, Ed Nowlin (Left) would like everyone to know that this hat won’t be incinerated anytime soon. Back in Region 7, the Knights who say “Ni!”, local 8472 (right) opted to drop by for a visit. Coverage of both events starts on Page 22. Photos courtesy of Sanford Berenberg and Mark Anbinder

USPS 017-671 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUE STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERY STARFLEET MEMBER HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 1 STARFLEET Communiqué Volume I, No. 108

Publisher: Don’t Call Me Edwin!...... 3 STARFLEET, The International Star Trek STARFLEET Treasurer Report...... 4 Fan Association, Inc. Second To One...... 5 P.O. Box 30341 Winston-Salem, NC 27130-0341 International Charities...... 5 The Mystery of Science...... 5 Executive Editor The Fleet Division Chief Program...... 6 Greg “Santa” Trotter An Introduction to the FDC...... 6 Editor & Keeper of the Toby: STARFLEET Operations...... 7 Kurt “Grinch” Roithinger

COMM-ING Up Next...... 7 Assistant Editor & Head Elf: Treasury Notes...... 7 David “Scrooge” Pipgras The Shuttlebay...... 8 Copy Editing Elf: Computer Operations...... 9 The Amazing Dixie Membership Processing Report...... 9 Pre-Production Elf: Ex Astra, Scientia...... 10 The Fabulous Allyson All About Academy Vouchers...... 10 Contributing Elves: Academy Graduate List...... 11 Scott A. Akers, Jonathan Simmons, Susan The Inspector General...... 12 Fox-Davis, David Klingman, Dixie Halber From the Pages of STARFLEET History...... 12 and Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo From the USS Discovery to the USS Normandy...... 13 The Grumpiest Reindeer: STARFLEET Promotions & Birthdays...... 14 STARFLEET Member Betty Flyzik remembered Toby Method to Our Madness: Science in STARFLEET...15 A tribute to the late Betty Flyzik begins on Page 38 Photo courtesy of Bob Vosseller Send Submissions to: From the Stained Glass Offi ce...... 15 STARFLEET Communiqué A Word from the SFMC ‘Dant...... 16 1209 SE 89th Ave. Portland, OR 97216-1715 Deputy Commandant, SFMC Update...... 16 cq@sfi .org The Stars Among the Stars...... 17 Review: “Justice League” on the Cartoon Network..17 Correction: An article appeaing on Page 14 of CQ 107 Review: “Forgiveness”...... 18 was attributed to Kimberly Brooks, but her Review: “Starship Spotter”...... 18 co-authors, Dave Blaser and Alan Yates, were errouneously omitted. An “Enterprising” Review...... 19 The Invasion of KFRG 95.1...... 20 The STARFLEET Communiqué is a Region 3 Members Wed in Las Vegas...... 21 publication of the Communications Region 7 Conference, 2001...... 22 Department of STARFLEET: The International STARFLEET Interviews...... 23 Star Trek Fan Association. It is intended for the use of our members. STARFLEET holds Ain’t We Got Fun?...... 24 no claims to any trademarks, copyrights, or IC 2002: Are We There Yet?...... 26 properties held by Paramount, or their parent company, Viacom. STARFLEET Region 2 Summit VII...... 27 Region 2 Science News: Caves and Cave Life...... 27 The contents of this publication are Copyright Region 15 In 2001...... 28 © 2001 by STARFLEET: The International Fan Association and/or by the original authors. Region 7 Ambassador Reveals Himself...... 29 All Artwork unless otherwise noted © 2000, Getting A Life The Hard Way: The Mind Meld...... 29 2001 David Pipgras and Team Nexus. All rights reserved. No portion of this document Activate The Quantum Slipstream!...... 30 may be copied or republished in any way Crosby, Stills, Nash & Cash...... 31 or form without the written consent of the Offi ce of the Chief of Communications, Do You Have What It Takes To Be a CO?...... 32 STARFLEET. Klingon Swarm Tactics...... 33 Enterprising: On the Humanoid Condition...... 34 By now most everyone will have heard about the latest addition to (USPS 017-671) Entered as periodical matter at the Star Trek canon, “Enterprise”. But is it any good? STARFLEET’s the Post Offi ce of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, under Fleet Activity Report...... 35 resident Queen of the Green Tammy Willcox investigates on Page 19 the act of March 8, 1879. The Communiqué In Memoriam: Betty Flyzik...... 38 is published bi-monthly by STARFLEET: Photo courtesy of UPN The International Star Trek Fan Association, STARFLEET Announcements...... 39 101 North Broadway, Tecumseh, Oklahoma Upcoming Conventions...... 40 74873. Talaxian Trade Show...... 45 Previous issues of the Communiqué can be found at this location: Staff Directory...... 46 http://cq.ussatlas.org/ POSTMASTER: Western Conference 2001: Dinky Con II...... 48 Send address changes to: STARFLEET Communications The deadline for the next issue of the Communiqué is the end of the last month of the cover date. 2733 N. 65th Terrace Submission Deadline for Issue 109: January 25th, 2002. Kansas City, KS 66104 PAGE 2 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 once again, to see the Fleet family take care of not just it’s own but also their fellows citizens, whether they knew them or not. This was the second time in as many months that my faith in this organization was validated. I am proud to be associated with all of you! On another sad note, September also saw the resignation of Admiral Gordon Goldberg from the offi ce of Vice Commander, STARFLEET. Hello again from STARFLEET I transported into Mobile, Alabama HQ in Kansas City, Missouri for the After almost 5 continuous years of Headquarters! As I started writing this and Region 2 for its Summit. Region International Conference 2001. It was service on the Executive Committee, a article, I realized that it’s been almost a Coordinator Commodore Pete Mohney fun getting reacquainted with all my combination of circumstances in his life year since I stepped into this role. My, and the Summit staff did an Region 12 friends, as well as seeing and the needs of STARFLEET made how time fl ies! Looking back, it’s been outstanding job and made me feel folks from all across Fleet. This was the this a hard but necessary decision. quite a year. We’ve had both good at home. The next month, in April, fi rst chance I had to work closely with While still one of my trusted counsels, times and bad but I’m happy to report I traveled the short distance down both the Executive Committee and we have missed him on the EC and that, Fleet-wise, the positives outdo the the road to the Region 1 Summit in the Admiralty Board as Commander, continue to wish him success in his negatives by a large margin. Let’s look Greensboro, North Carolina. Region STARFLEET and it was a most positive future endeavors. back at the last 12 months… Coordinator Admiral Carolyn Donner experience. You could tell that November saw me back We started out the year in Region 12 once again in grand fashion with - this time for the USS an inaugural bash, where Royal Sovereign’s 10th outgoing Commander, anniversary party. R12 STARFLEET Fleet Admiral Region Coordinator and Michael D. Smith USS Royal Sovereign CO personally handed the Vice Admiral Robert reins of STARFLEET over Westfall was a most to the new administration. gracious host and, along Attended by dignitaries with Vice Admiral Dwain such as the Commandant and newly minted Captain of the STARFLEET Marine Jennifer Gleason, did a Corps Major General Wade fantastic job of giving Dee, Olsen and incoming ShOC Zachary and I the “royal” Chief Admiral Alex treatment. Not only did Rosenzweig, a great time we get to sample more was had by all. of Kansas City’s famous BBQ (something I enjoyed Not long after that, we while attending IC) but hit one of the few bad also we were treated to spots of the year - the a visit to historic Union IRS jumped back into the Station, home of Science picture, stating that they City. If you are ever never received the 1998 in Kansas City, I highly and 1999 Form 990s fi led recommend a visit there. by STARFLEET. After seeking advice from former December is now here and Vice Commander, The First Family of STARFLEET: Commander, STARFLEET Les Rickard (right) with his wife the holiday season is in STARFLEET and current Dee and their son Zachary. full swing. It’s a time of counsel to Fleet, Admiral Photos courtesy of Joan E. Pierce refl ection and celebration Chuck Freas, we fi led late for everyone - a chance for returns. Not long after one last look back at a year that, we received a Failure To File and the entire Summit staff went out of both groups came to work together that has affected so many penalty for $1,647. We paid that and, their way to assure me that I was still, and make a positive impact on of us in so many ways. On behalf of along with a signed affidavit from fi rst and foremost, a valued member our organization. The International myself, Dee and Zachary and the entire former Commander, STARFLEET Fleet of the Region. I want to thank both Conference, itself, was a very smooth Executive Committee, I want to wish Admiral Michael D. Smith stating that Regions for showing me a great time! production and everyone I spoke everyone a joyous Christmas, Happy the proper returns were filed, sent with said they had a great time. Hanukah and a prosperous New Year. in a request for abatement. To date, June was a very special month for Fleet Commodore Carl Johnson and Captain It is our hope that 2002 will bring you we’ve received an abatement of the HQ with the birth of Zachary Rickard. PJ Trotter did an awesome job and everything you hope for and provide 1999 penalty (and a refund check for Despite some medical difficulties in even taking a pie in the face (for a good everything you need. $1,683.78) and are awaiting word on the beginning, I’m happy to report that cause, of course!) couldn’t dampen the the 1998 penalty. Having paid the he is doing great. The outpouring of enthusiasm I took home with me from Take care and God Bless... Failure To File penalty of $1,694 for support we got from friends and Fleet that event. 1998, we are confident that we will as we went through those trying times receive an abatement and refund for touched both Dee and me. It proved to September proved to be a month that 1998 and that this will fi nally be us, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that most will never forget. It began resolved for good. STAFLEET truly is a family. as we witnessed the most brutal terrorist attack in America’s history. Then came Summit Season. In March, The middle of the year found Fleet Throughout the tragedy, it was good, THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 3 STARFLEET TREASURER REPORT By Commodore Tammy Willcox • STARFLEET Treasurer STARFLEET General Account - October: STARFLEET General Account - September: Date Payee Category Amount Date Payee Category Amount 10/01/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 10.19 11/01/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 44.00 10/01/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 34.63 11/01/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 335.00 10/01/2001 #1053 - Chris Wallace MP Exp: Cards/Certs - 358.56 11/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 20.49 10/01/2001 #1054 - Michael W. Malotte CQ Exp: CQ Remailing - 157.06 11/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 92.74 10/01/2001 #1055 - Countywide News CQ Exp - 218.48 11/06/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 244.00 10/01/2001 #1056 - Countywide News CQ Exp: CQ Postage - 800.00 11/06/2001 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 10/01/2001 #1057 - Lisa Tintle Western Conference - 342.57 11/19/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 777.00 10/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 3.90 11/19/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 613.00 10/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 15.01 11/19/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 306.00 10/09/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 651.06 11/20/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 962.00 10/09/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 701.00 11/20/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 52.00 10/09/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 207.00 11/20/2001 Sanford Berenberg MP Expenses - 164.23 10/09/2001 Credit Card Processing Western Conference 55.00 11/20/2001 Edmond Sun CQ Printing - 1,134.84 10/09/2001 Stamps.com Stamps.com fee - 18.99 11/23/2001 Paypal.com Donations for NY Relief 211.51 10/09/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 11/27/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 30.00 10/09/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 31.00 11/27/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 583.00 10/15/2001 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 11/27/2001 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 10/15/2001 #1058 - Don Willits MP Expenses - 192.41 11/30/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 38.12 10/15/2001 #1059 - Lisa Tintle Western Conference - 154.40 #10xx = Check Number 10/17/2001 Credit Card Processing Western Conference 160.00 10/18/2001 Credit Card Processing Western Conference 40.00 Opening Date: 11/01/2001 Ending Date: 11/30/2001 10/22/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 51.00 Opening Balance: $3,966.93 Ending Balance: $6,180.03 10/23/2001 Credit Card Processing Western Conference 40.00 Revenue above expenditures for above reporting period: 2,213.10 10/23/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 2,257.00 10/23/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 118.00 10/23/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 15.00 10/23/2001 #1060 - Lisa Tintle Western Conference - 115.80 10/23/2001 #1061 - Mark Anbinder COps Exp: DNS Renew - 63.00 STARFLEET Account – Savings: 10/23/2001 #1062 - Tammy Willcox Treasury offi ce supplies - 26.60 10/23/2001 #1053 - U. S. Treasury Taxes - 1,694.00 Beginning Date: 10/01/2001 10/31/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 3.85 Beginning Balance: $0.00 10/31/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 13.49 Ending Date: 11/30/2001 #10xx = Check Number Ending Balance: $1,683.78 Opening Date: 10/01/2001 Ending Date: 10/30/2001 Opening Balance: $4,135.81 Ending Balance: $3,966.93 An intial deposit of $1,683.78 was made in this account during this time period. The funds are earmarked for use in the upcoming Commander, Expenditures above revenue for above reporting period: - 168.88 STARFLEET election.

STARFLEET Academy Account – Savings: STARFLEET Scholarship Account:

Beginning Date: 9/1/2001 Beginning Date: 10/01/2001 Beginning Balance: $1,314.11 Beginning Balance: $3,741,64

Ending Date: 10/31/2001 Ending Date: 11/30/2001 Ending Balance: $1,316.70 Ending Balance: $3,828.64 The Academy Savings account received interest in the amount of $2.59 and has Deposits/Credits: $87 (Various Donations) yielded $16.79 in the year to date. Donations to the Scholarship Fund can be sent to: STARFLEET Academy Account – Checking: STARFLEET Scholarship Fund c/o Sue Hampton Beginning Date: 9/01/2001 116 Creston St. Beginning Balance: $2,956.18 Greensboro, NC 27406 Deposits/Credits: Checks/Debits: Alternately, you can send funds to the SFI Treasurer directly. Please make $455.50 - Tuitions $10.06 - Director Reimbursements sure to make donations payable to: STARFLEET Scholarship Fund $5.00 - Donation to Scholarship Fund $100.00 - Vouchers $63.00 - SFI-Academy.org renewal If you have any questions, you can reach me via email at treasurer@sfi .org $132.00 - Copier Toner & Repair or: Ending Date: 10/31/2001 Tammy Willcox Ending Balance: $3,092.62 4121 Stillwood Court Virginia Beach, VA 23456

PAGE 4 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 this exciting department of Fleet. If you have any questions about the program, Kyle can be reached at [email protected].

Overall, the departments under VCS are moving along at a good pace and should be firing on all cylinders by the end of 2001. My goal is for each department to open as many lines of communication as possible to each Greetings Fleet and welcome to my fi rst time and has done an excellent job welcome aboard, Lorrie! member of Fleet. offi cial CQ article as Vice Commander, there. She brings a lot of fresh ideas STARFLEET! and a new perspective to this position Fleet Division Chiefs You’ll see posts on the Fleet list, articles and I’ve enjoyed working with her so The FDC program has been around for in the CQ and maybe even updates in As I started writing this, I found it hard far. Under Lorrie are the following quite a few years and is probably one of Region newsletters. Communication is to believe it has only been 2 months offi ces: the most misunderstood departments the key here - if you don’t know what since taking over this position. Things in Fleet. Most folks have no idea we can do for you, these departments have been going at full tilt since then • Ronald McDonald House Charities what the department is supposed to cease to be a viable resource for making and there are lots of things to bring • Overseas Coupon Project be doing, who is doing it and what your experience in Fleet the best it y’all up to speed on. So, grab yourself • STARFLEET Stampede is available to them. Elsewhere in this can be. a drink, get comfortable and let’s get CQ, there is an article about the FDC. started - I’ve got a lot to pass on. Her duties will be as follows: This should go a long way in answering To close, as reported in the last CQ, I questions about the department and was planning on moving. The move To begin with, there were two • Collect monthly reports from all where it’s going from here. is complete now and my new contact vacancies within the office of VCS - divisions under them info is as follows: the Director of International Charities • Report to me on a monthly basis, Having said all that, I’m pleased and the Director of the Fleet Division stating status of all divisions under to announce that Matt Copple has Michael W. Malotte Chiefs Program. As soon as I took them, including personnel changes accepted the position of Director of 3212 Mark Circle office, I put out a call for these two and current projects the Fleet Division Chief Program. He Independence, MO 64055 positions and got quite a response. • Give monthly and year-to-date totals brings with him a wealth of experience It’s good to see that there are still a for all monies/items/coupons/etc in multiple aspects of Fleet and has Email: [email protected] lot of folks willing to get involved in collected for charities jumped in with both feet. You’ll see his Phone: 816-309-6321 our organization. The only bad thing • Submit articles to the Communiqué article later on in the CQ so I’ll let him about this is that is makes choosing the to update Fleet members of activities announce what’s going on there. As always, if you ever have any best person for the job very hard! But, in all departments questions for me or any of the after much deliberation, the choices Diplomatic Corps departments under the VCS please were made. Lorrie has a few areas to address in the Kyle Wolf and the DC are doing a don’t hesitate to contact me. I check department and you’ll be hearing a lot great job of maintaining contact with my email every day and can be found International Charities from her in this CQ and in the future. groups and organizations outside of on IRC most evenings. Remember, It gives me great pleasure to present You’ll also be seeing updates from Fleet. Through their efforts, a lot of this offi ce is here for you! Take care Lorrie Nelson as the new Director of the OCP and Stampede so you all can joint activities have been made possible and I’ll see ya in 60! International Charities. Lorrie has been see how each of you are supporting and more are on the way. You’ll be the Director of the Ronald McDonald these great programs. Lorrie can be seeing an article from Kyle soon, lining House Charity program for quite some contacted at [email protected] - out exactly what’s been going on in INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES THE MYSTERY OF SCIENCE By Captain Lorrie Nelson • International Charities Coordinator By Fleet Captain Richard Heim • Fleet Division Chief, Sciences Hello STARFLEET! If you are searching for a charity for your You are sitting in front of your television or discovery, of knowledge, which has become region or ship, contact us. passively listening to a news program, or more nearly equated with “research.” The My name is Lorrie Nelson and I have better yet, you are actively surfi ng the Web modern usage of the term covers only certain been appointed as International Charities The Stampede project is in full swing, as is The looking for the answer to a problem. You kinds of knowledge whose area, however, Coordinator. I am the Executive Officer Overseas Coupon project. The links for all of come across someone who has an answer is now so vast and topics so diverse that no of the USS Parallax, Region 2. I have been these can be found at: and who claims it’s “the” answer because it’s one person can grasp more than a fraction of involved as a Staff member in the International scientifi c. And you wonder, just what is he (or them. Scientifi c specialization is necessary Charities since 1999, when I brought over the http://leadership.sfi .org/#mikem-vcs. she) talking about? Why is it the right answer? (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1972, Vol. 20). idea of the Ronald McDonald House Charities What do they mean by “scientifi c”? (RMHC) program to STARFLEET. Click on the name of the program. The subject is too big to cover in one Science is, perhaps, one of the most powerful Communiqué. As STARFLEET’s FDC There will be a few changes made to this The RMHC is undergoing a website update. “forces” in the world today, but it is also, Sciences, and as a scientist by profession, I’d department, but not many. As the world Check it out. If you don’t have access to the maybe, one of the least understood things the like to help improve our understanding of changes, so must we. I have seen how the Internet, send me a self-addressed stamped average Joe is confronted with. Science has science. This introduction serves to launch members of SFI respond to help others when envelope and I will send you the information. laid the foundation for technology, and our an exploration of the subject, both in my old the call goes out, and I am sure that this will technological innovations have brought us newsletter, The Alaric Heim Page (which is continue. My department is here to help you, We are always on the look out for more that television and that PC we’ve come to rely where this series of articles fi rst appeared), if you need us to. projects. If you have a project that you on so much. Science is bringing us closer to and here in the STARFLEET Communiqué. would like to see adopted by STARFLEET the stars. But just what exactly are we talking Science has a defi nite history of development. There are groups that participate in the Fleet International, please contact me. One idea about when we talk about “science”? It has a well-defined methodology. In the sponsored charity programs and there are we have been kicking around is a fl eet wide coming months, I’ll be reviewing its history those who do not. The decision is yours. blood drive contest. The Latin word scientia, from which science and methodology, and some of the people is derived, means “knowledge.” The Latin who played pivotal roles in its development, Personally, I would like to see everyone Look for articles in upcoming Communiqués word scientifi c means “knowledge-making.” in the hope of taking some of the mystery participate in the Fleet sponsored programs. on each program. At its most basic level, science is the creation, out of science. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 5 Since I’ve taken over the offi ce of VCS, I’ve even fewer understand what they do. You’ll received a lot of questions about the Fleet see this change. The membership will know Division Chiefs (FDC) program. Most of THE FLEET DIVISION PROGRAM what they do and what is available to them. them have been questions such as what do In fact, you’ll see some of their articles in they do and why do we have them. Since it’s By Lieutenant General Michael Malotte • Vice-Commander, STARFLEET this CQ. been pretty confusing in the past, I thought I’d take a minute and explain about the And, finally, this program will not be them a place where they could pursue the There will be an FDP Operations Manual FDC. implemented in any Region without the full interests that made them a fan in the fi rst place. that will outline the required duties and knowledge, cooperation, and blessings of the The creation of these member communities responsibilities of the Director and each In the past, the FDC has been a program respective RC. benefi ts SFI directly because it gives a member Division Chief. This is being worked right with no discernable direction or purpose. one more reason to want to be a member, rather now by the new Director of the FDP and Each director seemed to take it in it’s The New FDP than someone who just shows up to chapter will be made available to anyone who wants own path with little or no continuity or Most large organizations such as ours, with meetings and hangs around local events. It also it and a copy will be provided to each RC. common purpose between the respective diverse populations, have groups of individuals gives people another reason to renew in SFI -- The Director is responsible for building new divisions, even within it’s own department. with common interests. They specialize, if you the chance to meet and network with other folks programs as the need or desire rises. Many Representatives have been appointed to will, in that interest. In many instances, these who have similar Trek or real-life interests. Got of the current FDP projects are a result of oversee programs in Regions where programs groups have formed communities designed a chapter with a membership problem? Want membership input - a member had an idea may not even have existed. This has been a to cater to that specific interest within the to bolster the Region membership numbers? and put it into practice. It will be his/her major downfall to the success of this program framework of our larger organization. The Finding something to keep the members job to give those folks all the resources and and many RCs (me being one of them at the SFMC is the best-known example of this in interested may just be what is needed and the assistance possible in bringing it to fruition. time) have refused to work with the FDC STARFLEET. It is largely composed of members FDP may be able to provide that. We will also keep our thumbs on the pulse of program for that reason and more. who want to explore the military side of Star the membership and anticipate new projects Trek. In fact, the SFMC was an FDC program for The FDP will also not be limited to just creating a that might be of use. At the time I took over, the whole program several years. Other groups of this type have fi ctional community but will be used as a way of seemed to be a bunch of people with titles included the Executive Offi cers Club and the sharing information between those interested in This is the new FDP. A visible, viable program. who do nothing, appoint assistants for no Corps of Engineers. Now, I’m not suggesting that the individual programs and the subject matter Not a replacement for a Region Department, reason (thereby adding more titles with no any of the FDP Divisions become the next SFMC they represent. Using these resources within a not a group of people who hold a title but not responsibilities), and generally existing with but there are things they can do for the members Region can spread this interest and information a job, and not a department you never hear no real clear purpose. of Fleet. A couple of examples are: to all who are interested. from. It is a department staffed with people who want to share information and resources All of this has changed. • Rick Driver as FDC Science - he maintained a The FDP can be *the* source for information on a with the rest of Fleet. It is not Region-intrusive. wonderful web page with information about the multitude of subjects. Stuck on a tough problem In fact, most divisions will have no need for First off, no member of a Region will be latest advances in science, as well as the science on your Academy Medical exam? Try the FDP “Region representatives”. Rather, they will “appointed” to serve a Region function for fi ction world. He had a large following of folks Medical - they may be able to provide you with strive to work with the actual Region offi cers the FDC without the RC being involved ever who looked forward to his posts on the mailing a link to fi nd that information. Drawing a blank already in place. In cases where there are no again. As RC, I didn’t feel it was right and lists about science-related topics. He literally on how to reformat your newsletter? Try FDP specifi c Region reps, the Division Directors as the person overseeing the program, I still created a community of interested members. Comm - they could have a ton of ideas to make will work with the RCs should the need arise don’t think it’s right. • David Miller as FDC Medical - His office the old look new. This will not be a resource and only if asked. This is a “request” program published a quarterly newsletter on real-life and just for RCs or COs. By building communities only. The information in each division will Second, this will not be a department full of Star Trek medical topics, which was widely read of folks interested in particular aspects of Fleet, be available to all who need it - you’ll only empty titles held by folks who just want the throughout Fleet. fandom, Trek or the real world, they will become need to ask. position and not the job. resources available to everyone in Fleet. In both cases, the FDC created a community If you have any questions at all about Third, effective imediately, the the FDC of like-minded members of STARFLEET. In This is the New Direction for the FDP the FDC, please contact me at [email protected] program is to be renamed as the Fleet Division doing so, the FDC added value to participating Right now, most of the FDP programs are or the new director, Matt Copple, at Program (FDP). members’ STARFLEET experience by giving invisible. Very few people know they exist, and [email protected].

The Fleet Division program serves two Computer Operations Division is working primary functions. The first is to serve as on a cool computer application for chapters a community for members with similar AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FLEET DIVISION PROGRAM to use to track membership! In addition, interests, whether they are fi ctional or real- if you want to talk about computers, have life. The second is to serve as a resource a computer problem you want to solve, or for chapters and Regions interested in By Colonel Matthew Copple • Fleet Division Program Director want to help others solve their own computer developing their own programs for building problems, check out the Division’s mailing member communities. their fellow COs and department heads to use in can easily be considered the most active Fleet list at fdp-compops-l@sfi .org! their own meetings and activities. Division Program. The program heads up two Our program consists of Divisions that mailing lists ([email protected], Engineering: Trekno-geeks of the Fleet, broadly match those that might be found in As you thumb through this issue of the [email protected]), oversees two unite! CAPT David Lockwood (fdp- the fi ctional STARFLEET. Each Division is Communiqué, you will fi nd contributions from international award programs for STARFLEET engineers@sfi .org) wants to talk about Trek- charged with gathering information about all of our Fleet Division Chiefs. You can expect Chaplains and Counselors (the O’Neill Award tech, modeling and Starship design! Check their Division, both fi ctional and real, and to to find interesting, informative articles from and the Chaplain Counselor of the Year Award), out the FDP website at the URL listed above disseminate it to the membership through the us in every issue. They will also be archived and is also actively working on a Chaplains/ for his links and information, or join the Communiqué, the web, e-mail, newsletters along with other content on our website at Counselors Manual. In addition, we are pleased Division mailing list at fdp-engineering- and other publications. In addition, members, http://fdp.sfi .org. to welcome Jimmy Whatley, who as Morale l@sfi .org. chapters or Regional officers who have Offi cer is building a program for recognizing specifi c questions can contact the Divisions Each Division also has one (or more!) mailing Fleet members during significant events in Medical: Whether you are interested in the directly and get an answer. lists where members can share their experiences, their lives, such as birthdays, illnesses, deaths fi ctional Medical technology and techniques ask questions and get to know fellow fans who and births. If you are interested in what of Star Trek, or the contributions that Each Division is headed up by a Chief. This share their interests. the Chaplains/Counselors have to offer, join you can make as a member of a chapter chief is an experienced fan with proven their mailing lists, or contact the program Medical Department, the Medical Division knowledge in the field he represents. For Currently, the following Divisions are open for directly at [email protected] or fdp- has something for you! Contact Charles Via, example, our Chaplains and Counselors business: counselors@sfi .org. FDC Medical, at fdp-medical or join the program is overseen by an ordained minister mailing list at fdp-medical-l@sfi .org. who also serves as the Chief Chaplain of the Cadets: Dean Rogers is putting together an Communications: Do you want tips and tricks SFMC and has actually performed Fleet-style excellent program for Cadets in Fleet, based on for your chapter website? Stumped on designing Sciences: Fleet Captain Richard Heim of the weddings. Our Engineering Chief is a die- his long experience in STARFLEET Region 7. a newsletter? Have an idea or a resource to USS Alaric is busy putting together a great hard modeler, and our Fleet Division Chief - He is developing a Cadet handbook and will share with your fellow Fleet members? Fleet program for Science lovers in Fleet. Check Sciences is a published researcher. be putting together resources that chapters, Captain Dave Blaser is the guy to talk to at out his articles in this issue of the CQ, or members and other Fleet organizations can use [email protected], or just join the contact him directly at fdp-science@sfi .org Many of our Chiefs also serve as chapter to develop their own cadet programs. You can communications mailing list at fdp-comm- for more information! Commanding Officers, faced with the contact him at fdp-cadets@sfi .org, or join the l@sfi .org. This list is open for all things related to monthly (or more often) task of developing discussions at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ communications, whether it is questions about The FDP program is constantly evolving, interesting and exciting programs to bring SFI-FDC-Cadet. your chapter’s PR program or technical questions so continue to read our columns in the active members to meetings. Over the about Comm in the Star Trek world. Communiqué, check out our mailing lists next few months, they will be using that Chaplains/Counselors: REV Dennis Rayburn, and web site, or contact us for the latest experience to develop a body of resources for Chief Chaplain of the SFMC, heads up what Computer Operations: Under Roy Sesler, the updates and changes! PAGE 6 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 TREASURY NOTES By Commodore Tammy Willcox Hi everyone! Since I’m started back to school in September, I’ve found that it takes up a whole lot more time when you actually do your homework and study for tests. In addition, the treasury department is now processing the fi nancial end of the on-line membership applications. So, after talking with Les, I’ve appointed a Special Assistant to the Treasury department. The lucky person Hi gang! row have been missed. Chapters are also required to send (note the sarcasm) is my oldest daughter MSR’s to their respective Regional Jessica. Since proximity was one of the most Mark is being held by that nefarious group Getting your MSR to STARFLEET Coordinator and any other Regional important qualifications for the position, of terrorists known as Holiday Retail Operations is easier than ever with Office the RC deems necessary. selecting Jessica was a no brainer. Jessica takes the deposits to the bank and assists Shoppers, so he requested that I submit three methods to choose from. You can Chapters are also required to send a with verifying the checks and with the credit the Ops report for this month. Take care, use the Online MSR Reporting form copy of their MSR to correy@sfi .org card processing. (She has For Deposit Only Happy Holidays and may your new year at http://www.sfi.org/ops/msr.html, if they are a Correspondence Chapter stamped in brain now!) So I hope everyone be a good one! - Mike Urvand, Vice Chief email it directly to MSRReports@ and/or to [email protected] will say a big thank you to Jessica, because without her assistance I would have had to of Ops. sfi .org or send it via U.S. Mail to: if they are an Armed Services Chapter. turn in my resignation as Treasurer in order If a chapter wants their MSR to go to the to focus on real life. Greetings Fellow Trekkers! Mark A. Vinson Chapter Summary Department of the 1047 Cottonwood Trl. STARFLEET Communiqué it needs to INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS: As I reported in the previous couple of CQs, MSR’s are due by the 5th of each month Benbrook, TX. 76126. be sent to [email protected] some international checks will be returned and considered late from the 6th to the or U.S. mail it to to us unable to be deposited, or they cost 10th. If, after the 10th, a chapter fails If you email directly please download us $5.00 each to deposit as they cannot go to report they may be placed on the the email form from our website (http:// Dixie Halber through the federal reserve bank to be cashed and must go through a collection agency Failed to Report List. If three reports www.sfi .org/ops/msr.txt). 8606 King George Rd. to be cashed. If you are an international in a row are missed your chapter Evansville, IN 47725 member, please try to renew either via credit may be decommissioned and/or the DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS. card through the secure online site, or with Commanding Offi cer relieved of duty. Just cut and paste the form into the Well, that’s all for now! an international money order as these will not generate any fees. If you are unsure If a chapter makes a habit of missing a body of an email message and fi ll it as to whether or not your check or money couple of MSRs then catching up, the out. order can be deposited, please contact me chapter will be treated as if three in a and give me the info about your check or money order and I will contact our bank and we’ll determine how to proceed.

RETURNED/BOUNCED CHECKS: We are having several checks returned either for insuffi cient funds or due to the check or money order unable to be deposited. For this, we are charged $5.00 each time. If you have a returned or bounced check, your membership will be placed on hold until you have repaid the original check/money order amount and the $5.00 fee. You will no longer receive the CQ, be eligible to attend the Academy, or be promoted until the issue has been resolved. In addition, if you are a chapter CO or XO, this places your chapter I suppose the fi rst order of business corrections. This is because that the just gets the unenviable position of in jeopardy, as it is a requirement that these is an introduction. For those of you correction of bad addresses, and the writing this column should I get hit offi cers have ACTIVE memberships. Please who don’t know me, my name is Greg resultant mailing of undeceived CQs, by a meteor. make sure that when you send in money that Trotter, and I’m the new Chief of is what takes up the lion’s share of a you make sure that you have that money in your account until it clears. Communications. Before I got this Communication Chief’s time. If anyone needs to send me anything gig, I was the Senior Vice-Chief of snail-mail, my postal address is VOUCHERS: Communications where I worked on So, I will just say this… when you Please note that voucher purchases now the STARFLEET Helpdesk. move, let us know. A bad address Greg Trotter take place through the Treasurer’s office. Vouchers are available in one-credit costs us substantially for the address 2733 N. 65th Terrace certifi cates and fi ve-credit certifi cates. We Before that, I spent a few years in correction and the remailed CQ. And Kansas City, KS 66104 are in the process of getting a secure online CompOps working with the servers money that we have to spend catching site for vouchers to be purchased with credit and with Membership Processing, up with you is money that STARFLEET My email is [email protected]. If you cards. Once this has been completed, we’ll announce it, but please remember that we and before that, I was a Communiqué can’t spend in other places. are reporting a lost Communiqué, will only accept credit cards for voucher editor back nearly fi ve years ago. send email to lostcq@sfi .org. And for purchases over 5 credits. Vouchers can I would like to welcome Joan Pierce anything at all, the friendly folks at still be purchased via mail by sending me One of the really great things about of Region 1 as our new Vice-Chief of helpdesk@sfi .org are waiting to hear a check or money order made payable to STARFLEET to the address below. Voucher following someone like Mike in a Communications. Joan is in charge of from you! cost is equivalent to the number of credits position is that things work pretty well the STARFLEET Helpdesk. She’s been you want to purchase. already, and that certainly makes my the heart and soul of the Helpdesk Until we meet again! job easier! team since we started in January, and As usual, I am always available for questions, so please feel free to contact me at any there’s nobody else I’d rather have time. You can reach me via email at Those of you who are regular readers fi lling my old shoes! treasurer@sfi .org. My mailing address is: of this column (well, I don’t think the Communications Department Also, Dixie Halber is now the Senior (Who promised to get his signature in on time Tammy Willcox 4121 Stillwood Court has groupies!) will note that we Vice-Chief. Her duties as Vice-Chief- for the next CQ, lest his underlings get creative Virginia Beach, VA 23456 typically talk a whole lot about address Publications will stay the same… she with his signature yet again -- Editor) THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 7 Houston, Texas Loyd W. Fletcher, Commanding

Welcome to the Shuttlecraft Program, folks!

We have also deployed two new groups into the Existing Fan Club Program. Please welcome:

U.S.S. Gallifrey - Region 1 Greetings, all! It’s getting close to the operating. some particular interest (e.g., gaming, Elyria, Ohio end of 2001 as I write this, and it’s time Renaissance Faires, real-world science, Thomas Bert Heffner, Commanding to look back at the events of 2001. I’ll There’s no textbook path to those modeling, etc.), or is it intended to be save a full-year wrap-up ‘til next issue, decisions. But there is one very open to a mix of ideas and interests? U.S.S. Pegasus - Region 4 but right now, I can say with some important concept that lies at the heart Las Vegas, Nevada degree of confidence that we have of them. It’s so important that I’m • Is the group intended to be a small, Brian Schreur, Commanding come a long way. Thanks to a lot of gonna put it in big bold letters here: close-knit operation, or does it aspire work and a great staff, we’ve gotten to be a larger, more broad-based entity Finally, an ongoing DTS question: I upgraded forms, fl yers and brochure Communication that will hope to appeal to many have been approached by a couple for regional use. We are working The group must decide, together, what different kinds of people? of individuals who have suggested on a PowerPoint presentation and a it wants to do. If one person tries to just that the current role of ASDB-that of CD-Rom with all sorts of neat stuff, impose an idea, it often won’t work. But There’s no “right answer” to these consultant and information provider-is and then we’ll be looking at updating if everyone sits down together, whether questions. No one group is “doing too…err…passive. They have asked the START (Shuttlecraft Training And in one room or on a mailing list or it right” while all the others aren’t. me about shifting ASDB back to a more Recruitment Techniques) and MOM by whatever the preferred medium of Each group must fi nd its own path. But active role in the review and design (Mothership Operations Manual) communication might be, and starts making sure there’s a consensus among process for fictional ships/stations manuals. playing with ideas, you’ll be able to the members as to what the chapter is used for chapters. I have given this build a consensus. there to do is not just important, it’s some thought, and have decided that Perhaps more importantly, the year critical. The process is clear, and the the obvious answer is to see what the 2001 was a team-building operation, What each member needs to bring to following are its key elements: membership at large would like to forging an integrated team of people the table is what he or he is hoping see. on both the international and regional to get out of the group. What is • Communication levels to be able to respond to and going to make the STARFLEET chapter • Discussion So, before we start making changes support the needs of groups in both the experience positive and exciting for • Sharing of Ideas here, I’d like to know what you think. START (Shuttle) Program and EFCP that member? If you’ve ever been in a • Developing Consensus Should ASDB remain as it is at present, (Existing Fan Club Program). There’s chapter that just wouldn’t do anything a consultative/information agency, or still more to do, of course, but the goal in which you were interested, you The process of fi guring out the group’s would you prefer to see it return to its of getting folks on multiple levels of might know what I mean. After a identity is itself an important part of role of a couple of years ago, a more the organization to talk to each other while, it just gets frustrating, and you the path to chapter status. After all, if active review/collaboration entity in support of the groups and members start losing interest. Well, y’don’t want no one can come to agreement on what that would be directly involved in of STARFLEET has largely been met, that happening right at the beginning, the group will do, perhaps it’s time developing and perfecting designs and I’m pleased by that and proud to during the Shuttle Program, ‘cause to rethink whether the group should before the fi nal review and go/no go have been able to lead the team that’s there’s no surer way to kill it aborning be, at all. decision? done it. than to have the core, founding members frustrated and unhappy right Once the group has decided, though, So far, in response to this question, I Now, for this issue’s topic (and thanks from the start. So, there are questions on what it will do and be, the task of have received a grand total of, like, one to LCDR Lauren Milan for the idea that to answer. The following are just a few marketing the group to prospective comment, out of over 3,000 members. led to this discussion), I’d like to stop questions that might come up in those members (and the general public) will I’m going to hold off on any immediate for a moment and get any of you who discussions: begin. But that will be a tale for another action, but still would like feedback are thinking about creating a chapter time. before I make a solid decision. Please (or are in the process of doing so) • Will the group be formal or casual? send your thoughts to me, and I will to think about one of the more basic Meanwhile, we do have a bit of be guided by them when I make a questions that your group would have • Are the members interested in just business to cover before I wrap this decision on the issues brought to me. to grapple with: what’s the club going socializing, or is community service column up. So, let’s get to it. Thanks in advance for your help. to be about? After all, it’s easy to say, important to them, as well? “Let’s start a club!” It’s harder to say, Here are the latest additions to the As always, You can fi nd my contact “What should we do as a club?” Some • Are the members interested in just Fleet roster: information in the back of the refer to this as the club’s “theme”. one part of Star Trek, or is it the whole Communiqué, in the contact info Trek Universe that draws them in? We have deployed three shuttles since directory under Shuttle Operations. Others might consider it developing (Believe it or not, as time goes on, we’re last issue. Please join me in welcoming the “mission statement”. Whatever seeing that it is possible to have whole these shuttles to the ranks: And that’s the news from Shuttle terms you use, it’s important to decide segments of fandom jazzed by only Operations! Once again, please feel that, because it can affect everything one part of Star Trek.) Shuttlecraft Alexandria - Region 7 free to contact me if there’s anything I you do from that point forward. It’ll Gaithersburg, Maryland can do to assist, or with any comments affect whether the group might be a • Do the members want to give the Richard Driver, Commanding or questions you might have. Take meeting or correspondence chapter. It group a lot of time and energy, or is care, and ‘til next time… will affect how the group markets itself. it just something to be involved in Shuttlecraft Edinburgh - Region 7 It’ll affect how the group interacts with when looking for a way to kick back Gaithersburg, Maryland Ad Astra! other STARFLEET chapters, especially and relax? Sanford Berenberg, Commanding if it’s forming in an area where one or more chapters may already be • Will the group be designed to cater to Shuttlecraft Seawolf - Region 3 PAGE 8 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 Topping 4,000 Obviously I’m preaching to the choir here (if you’re getting this, you’re already counted in the member totals), so I’ll suggest that, if you know someone whose STARFLEET membership expired this year, you encourage them to renew. Sandy’s very excited about passing the 4,000 mark once again, and it would be neat to fulfi ll his wish! Thanks to a tidy handoff from the Why the infl ux, you ask? Many of the will help us save any such costs that previous Membership Processing renewal applications are a direct result might otherwise be expended on your Needless to say, you shouldn’t be too team in the Pacific Northwest, new of e-mailed renewal reminders that behalf! Remember that membership pushy. In addition to the dozens of Membership Processing Dude Sandy went out in late November. This is processing turnaround time is six to bounces, we’ve gotten a few thoughtful Berenberg has quickly gotten up to something we’ve experimented with in eight weeks, so renewal applications responses from folks who won’t be speed on his new job. You can read all the past, but it’s been some time since ideally should be submitted about two renewing, and wanted to explain why. about his progress, as well as that of we’ve been able to do it. months before the member’s expiration I very much appreciated those notes, the MP Corps, in Sandy’s own article date. and I respect those expiring or expired elsewhere in this issue. Of course, it’s important for all Fleet members’ decisions. members to keep track of their own Can We Reach You? Just to make sure everyone’s caught expiration dates (which are printed on One of the inevitable results of sending What Else? up, Membership Processing got a new your newsletter labels and membership hundreds of e-mail messages was We’re also hard at work (with help address in September. There are also card) and renew in a timely manner, receiving dozens of bounces. As from some very talented Fleeters) on new forms on the web, with the latest but a reminder never hurts. someone who’s had the same primary new membership certifi cates and cards, address, at http://join.sfi .org/. e-mail address since 1995, I’m always and we look forward to rolling those Because it had been a while, we also amazed to watch folks change their out into your packets in the coming If you distribute forms, please make sent out “please come back!” e-mails to addresses as often as — well, Internet weeks. sure they have the latest info. members who’d expired since January providers. There’s nothing wrong with 1st, in addition to reminders to recent changing your e-mail address every Don’t forget, if you have any questions, SFI Membership Processing expirees and those soon to expire. couple of years, months, or even weeks please get in touch with me using Post Offi ce Box 460 Several of these have resulted in — as long as you keep your member the contact info elsewhere in this Gaithersburg, MD 20884-0460 renewals, too, so the effort was clearly records up to date! newsletter, or visit the CompOps web worthwhile. site at http://compops.sfi .org/ to see Reminders, Reminders… Please make sure you tell Membership what’s up. Right about now, Sandy’s muttering Not as easy to do, but something @sfi.org or [email protected] under his breath about a sudden infl ux we may try again nonetheless, are whenever you have a change of e-mail Best wishes to all for a happy and of new membership renewals. He’s reminder postcards for members we address. Sharing your address changes healthy holiday season and a successful actually glad to see them, because they can’t reach by e-mail. This costs with a mailing list can be helpful, too, start to 2002! may push us past the 4,000-member money for printing and postage, so it’s but please do not assume that any such mark again. (As I write this, we’re something we’d rather minimize. If notices will fi nd their way into your about 25 members shy of that level.) you renew in a timely manner, it member records.

Well hello from the Membership on memberships. Processing Department and the Membership Processing Corp!!! MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING REPORT Other plans include adding a table in the database for the Marines The war on the membership front By BGen. Sanford Berenberg • Director, Membership Procesisng which will help both Fleet and the goes well. Our numbers have been Marines by providing a greater growing since midyear. I want to service, and for that I really need to Gerry Sylvester, USS Highlander visibility for the SFMC on members, thank each and every one of you for thank my team. Robyn is a grunt worker. She grabs a units, MOS’, etc. helping out by renewing on time pile of whatever needs to be done and (about a month or so before your Chief of Membership takes it home and stuffs it, labels it, and This table will piggy back on the rest membership is due to expire). Processing (MP) Corp: mails it. She has pulled her Mother, of the database and be used to send Terry Sylvester, otherwise known as reports to Commander STARFLEET As I sit here typing, we have Gerri Wampler, CO USS Highlander ‘Moogie’ into help. Thanks Moogie! and Commandant, STARFLEET surpassed 3900 in membership and Gerri has been monitoring and (Moogie runs the Art Show at the Shore Marine Corps and CO Forcecom. are within 25 of hitting 4000. helping with the work in Membership Leave Convention in Hunt Valley, Processing. Her efforts are to MD). This table should be set up and This organization is all about you! streamline and improve effi ciency at running by Christmas 2001. And, to that end, I applaud you for the same time. She is also coordinating Angel Nehl - USS Highlander your continued support. We have the efforts of the other MP team Angel is another great person. Angel And as always, if you need to attempted to keep a turn around members. jumps in where necessary to help contact me, just drop a line, time of less than 6-8 weeks, and with overflow works and filing and membership@sfi .org or sberenberg have, for the most part, maintained Membership Processing Corp: whatnot. @newview.com. (I did not change better than this. jobs, my company changed Rick Driver, CO Shuttle Alexandria Plans For The Future: names...long story). So far, so good, and the Membership Rick is my back up guy on data and Processing Department has connectivity. He steps in when I am Membership Processing is going to That’s all for now! I’ll be back in 60 attempted to keep up with the new away or otherwise indisposed. Rick continue to focus on improving service for more adventures in Membership growth while performing adequate has saved my butt twice already. quality and reduce turn around time Processing! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 9 opened a CafePress store with Academy merchandise. This can be accessed via the Academy Website link. Proceeds from these sales will be donated to the STARFLEET Scholarship Fund. If you don’t have Internet access, and would like a list of what’s available, please contact Jill Rayburn (address above).

Academy Director a.k.a. Vice-Dant Greg Staylor has Academy Alumni static window stickers. These are the “cling” type Apology Academy Application Email: [email protected] that you can peel off without tearing the First of all we owe an apology to Dave Within these pages is the most current sticker or getting all that glue stuck to the Blaser and Alan Yates who co-wrote Academy Application. “Thanks” to Kurt Ah-hah! Temporal Physics is your cup of window. Stickers are $2.00 with a donation the College of Communications article for making all the corrections and updates. tea! Mike Dethlefs presents the College of going to the STARFLEET Scholarship Fund. along with Kimberly Brooks, which was Please read it carefully. A lot has been Temporal Physics (COTP). What the heck Please contact Greg at: published on page 13 of CQ #107. No slight added and/or modifi ed. IS “temporal physics”? Think “time travel” was intended by leaving out your names, and you have the basic idea. To fi nd out Greg Staylor gents. Please accept our apologies. New Academy Directors & Schools more, contact Mike at: 3913 Montery Ct. Please help me in welcoming the Academy’s Chesapeake, VA 23321 Academy Website newest Directors! Mike Dethlefs Greg Staylor has been doing a lot of updates 1906 Gold Ave SE Bounced/Returned Checks and enhancements on the Academy Meet Gloria Hanson who has recently Albuquerque, NM 87106 Recently, the Academy has had several WebSite which can be accessed via the joined the Academy as OTS-Canada liaison. Email: [email protected] checks returned either for insuffi cient funds STARFLEET main site, or by going to: Gloria hails from Ontario and is eager to or from accounts that have been closed. http://www.sfi -sfa.com. have all Canadians to apply. Gloria can Or are the Gorns are your kind of people? The Academy’s bank (National City Bank) be reached at: Carolyn Donner, who has retired as RC of charges a fee of $7.00 for each check that If you’re new to the Academy, you can Region 1, has rejoined SFA as Director of is returned unpaid. If you have a browse the Website to fi nd answers to all Gloria Hanson The Gorn Academy (TGA) (what else? returned check that was written to your questions. If you don’t have Internet Box 98 I mean, after all, she’s married to one!) the STARFLEET Academy Fund, your capability, please feel free to contact the Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Canada The Gorn Academy can be accessed via a course will become null and void. Your Academy Directors of the schools that link from the Academy Website, or can be STARFLEET membership will be placed interest you. Have you always been a strategy and tactics applied to by writing to Carolyn at: on “hold” status until your check has been afi cionado? Are you from Canada? You’ll made “good” and you have paid the $7.00 Academy Away Teams want to meet Joost Ueffi ng, the new SOST- Carolyn Donner bank fee. Until such time, you will not I’d like to publicly thank everyone who Canada liaison. Joost can be reached at: PO Box 158 receive the CQ or be eligible for any has conducted an Academy Away Team Hammersville, OH further Academy courses. Other limitations at STARFLEET events. THANK YOU! Joost Ueffi ng Email: [email protected] and conditions may also be imposed. So Our Away Teams have brought Academy Box 129 please be very careful in writing checks to courses right into your own back yard Canning, NS B0P 1H0 Canada Academy Apparel STARFLEET or STARFLEET Academy. as they set up tables at Region Summits, This brings me to yet another STARFLEET Conventions and of course, the IC. You You say you like Mythology? Academy Academy project. Carolyn, proprietor of Graduate List bought hundreds of courses during 2001 Director Wayne Killough, Jr. has opened the Donner’s Country Crafts, sells T-shirts, And last but not least, as always, the and we hope to bring even more courses College of Mythological Studies (COMS). sweatshirts and jackets with the most current list of Academy graduates directly to you in 2002. Courses dealing with mythology from STARFLEET Academy logo embroidered is published within these pages. Please the following cultures will keep you on the left chest. She also has these same check ‘em out. You, too, can have your If you’re planning a STARFLEET event interested for a long time! Learn about items available for most of the Academy name and accomplishments touted loud for 2002, and you want the Academy to be these mythologies: Bajorn, Celtic, Chinese, Schools (I’m kinda partial to the one for the and clear! there, Jill Rayburn is the contact person. Classical (Greek & Roman), Egyptian, VAS, myself!). Carolyn is gracious enough She can be reached at: Native American, Norse, Oceanic, and to donate a minimum of $1 from each sale Come join us at the Academy. Our doors Slavic. Wayne can be reached at: of Academy clothes to the Scholarship are always open! Jill Rayburn Fund. Her site can be accessed via the same PO Box 61 Puryear, Wayne Killough, Jr. addresses above. TN 38251 309 N. Spring St Email: [email protected] Harrison, AR 72601 For those with Internet access, we’ve also

What Are Voucher Codes? code. Voucher codes are an Internet friendly substitute for the paper vouchers used ALL ABOUT ACADEMY VOUCHER CODES How Do I Use Voucher Codes? as currency in SFI. They are redeemable By Rear Admiral Carol Thompson • Academy Online Voucher Contact Submit one voucher code for each dollar only at STARFLEET Academy. of tuition required for the class. STARFLEET Academy Fund to: How Will I Receive The Voucher Codes What Is The Advantage Of Using I Purchased? If you are applying for a class via e-mail, Voucher Codes? Carol Thompson, OLVC They will be e-mailed to you. just type the codes into your message Voucher codes eliminate the need for PO Box 135 along with all required info (name, SCC, students to send checks, money orders, Ester, AK 99725 What Are The Restrictions For Using etc). If you are applying to the OnLine or paper vouchers through the mail to Voucher Codes? Academy, type the voucher code(s) in take an Academy class. What Information Do I Send When Online Voucher Codes may ONLY be used the space(s) provided. Purchasing Voucher Codes? at STARFLEET Academy. Each voucher How Do I Purchase Voucher Codes? Your money must be accompanied by: code may only be used once. Once the code Do Voucher Codes Expire? Currently, you still must mail a check is redeemed, it is void. Voucher Codes do not expire until or money order to the Online Voucher Real Name, SCC number, Full mailing they are redeemed. Should you lose Contact. A PayPal account is in the works address and e-mail address If a group of Codes are to be purchased for a your codes, e-mail the OLVC and your to eliminate using snail-mail. ship, that info must be on the application. unredeemed codes will be resent. If the vouchers are being purchased for use If an individual purchases codes for himself Voucher Codes are one US dollar for of a STARFLEET Vessel’s crew, that must and then shares them with someone else, Other Questions? each Code. To purchase voucher codes, be noted, as well. Add to the information: that info must be forwarded to the OLVC E-mail the OLV Contact Carol Thompson send check or money order made out to Name of Vessel, NCC, Region with the transferee’s NAME and SCC at [email protected]. PAGE 10 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 As always, it gives me great pleasure to present the Graduating Class of STARFLEETAcademy based on Directors’ Reports received from October 1, 2001 through November 25, 2001. An Asterix (*) indicates scores of 100% or Higher. Some schools issue “pass” or “fail” rather than numerical scores. A number next to the name indicates that the student has taken that many courses within the College or School, during the report period above.

Offi cer’s Training School (OTS) Offi cer’s Command College (OCC) Flag Offi cers School (FOS) INSTITUTE OF Peg Pellerin, Elizabeth Worth, Gloria Hanson and James Cushing, Alan Yates, Jeroen Vantroyen, David Helen Pawlowski and Alan Yates - Directors LEADERSHIP Jeroen Vantroyen - Directors Blaser - Directors Peg Pellerin, Dean Ines Dermul Julian Pearson Brian Joerger Judith Durall * David Lee Kania Joshua Wagner David Kania Jocelyn Giles Laurent Mathurin Barbara Simmons Peter Picanso Lee Vitasek * William H. Baker Christopher Sneeringer Susanna Reilly Wade Anderson Charles A. Blaylock Donna Blessing Mary Winsley Thomas Donohoe (2) Georgia Wilson Wayne Morrison Jeff Roy Troy Pharis Thomas B. Hudspeth Alan K. Dawson Chris Hanssen Kathie Silbernagel Jonathan Fuller Nathan Taylor Jonathan Fuller Gene Chapman Anthony Spotts Everett L. Brooks Joseph Gallagher Marie Anderson Clint Hill Allen Johnson Lorelei Mather Judith C. Durall Paul A. Thompson Stephen Skacall Thomas Hudspeth David Lee Kania Glendon L. Diebold Gloria Hanson Cathleen Fanelli Rob Deschenes

College of Alien History & College of Federation Studies College of Temporal Physics INSTITUTE OF Culture (CAHC) Anne Bellenger, Director Mike Detlehfs, Directors ARTS David Peifer, Director Sherry Anne Newell, Sherri Huff (2) * D. Garry Cameron (3) * * * Abe Smith (3) * * * Dean Melinda Harper (3) * * * Jeremy Swope * Darlene Harper (4) * * * * Darlene Harper * School of Trek Humor Sherri Huff ( 3) * * School of Cultural Anthropology Cathy Edgington (10) * * * * * * * * Sherry Anne Newell, Director Sherry Anne Newell, Director Peter Picanso * Kris Williams Eddie Milbrandt * College of History (COH) College of Mythological Studies Deborah Butcher, Director Wayne L. Killough, Jr., Director

Sherri Huff * Darlene Harper

Security School School of Strategy & Tactics (SOST) College of Survival Studies (CSS) INSTITUTE OF Gregory Staylor, Director Sanford Berenberg, Director Carol Thompson, Director MILITARY STUDIES Bonnie Clifford * Edward McQueen * David Lee Kania (2) * * Scott Akers Greg Staylor, Dean Roger Stearns * Alison Davies (2) *** Scott Akers * Paula Kesler * Abe Smith * Vessel Readiness Certifi cation Program Anselmo Melo * Josh Evans * Carol Thompson, Director Christina Clevenger * David Kania * College of Starship Operations James W. Lee, Director Leah Eddy (2) * Ronald Wentz * These ships have certifi ed departments and/or earned Richard Westerfi eld * Craig Schuster * their Vessel Readiness Certifi cate: David Lee Kania (4) STARFLEET Offi cers Radio School Thomas N. Donohoe USS ANASAZI earned diplomas in all her departments Charles “Bud” Cullum, Director Lea Eddy USS ANASAZI earned the Vessel Readiness Certifi cate Thomas B. Hudspeth *

INSTITUTE OF College of Medicine (SACOM) School of Engineering (SOE) Vulcan Academy of Science (VAS) TECHNOLOGY Wayne Killough, Director Brian W. Dougherty, Director Marlene J. Miler, Director Sharon Ann Clark, Lorie Straley (2) John M. McCarter (2) * * John McCarter Tom Ferguson Dean Ariel Vital Joseph Gallagher Susan Goodwin Cathy Edgington * Darlene Harper (2) David Lee Kania (3) * Sean Meyer (2) * Alison Davies * George Parker Linda K. Johnson * George Parker * Ship Counselor College College of Computer History Denise Clark * Helen Pawlowski, Director Sharon Ann Clark, Director Eddie Milbrandt *

Thomas Hudspeth (5) * * * Judith Waidlich

THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 11 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Brigadier General Robb Jackson • Inspector General, STARFLEET Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five

Greetings and felicitations from the Lord scheduled STARFLEET general election. Article 5, Section 10: Commander, a vacancy shall occur in the office of High Inquisitor’s… er, the Inspector STARFLEET Commander, STARFLEET, the Vice- General’s Offi ce. In the event that a sitting Commander, “The Commander, STARFLEET (or President) Commander, STARFLEET shall immediately STARFLEET has no rival candidate’s at the shall be elected by the members of STARFLEET assume the offi ce and responsibilities of Region 01 time of the annual election, has only served one and shall serve as Chairman of the Executive Commander, STARFLEET. A replacement The Region 01 Nomination Process began term, and chooses to run for a second term, then Committee and corporate Board of Directors, VCS shall be put into offi ce in accordance with offi cially on October 15, 2001 with a a Vote of Confi dence by the general membership the Admiralty Board. The Commander, the guidelines set forth in Article 5, Section 2. hardcopy mailing to all eligible COs with is held in place of the general election. STARFLEET shall coordinate the activities The election for the CS is held every two years - VOC form included. Unfortunately, due to of the entire organization, as provided in the in even-numbered years. The conduction of the mailing delays at my local post offi ce, the Ballots shall be sent out to the members in the current Membership Handbook, and shall election is the responsibility of the CCS, unless forms were not sent timely. Therefore the same way that they are in a general election, by be fiduciarily bonded in the sum of at least he or she is a candidate. In which case, the EC deadline of November 19 was extended the Chief of Communications, STARFLEET. U.S. $25,000.00 before taking office, using member next in order of succession - who is not to December 1st. By the time this reaches At the CCS’s discretion, the ballots may be funds provided by the organization. Should a candidate - will conduct the election.” the presses, a Regional Coordinator should tabulated by either a CPA or the Inspector the Commander-elect fail to obtain a bond have been chosen. General’s Office. If a CPA is chosen, then commitment before January 1st, despite the The role of the IG in the election is limited. the choice of CPAs must be made under the general availability of organization funds to The IG’s responsibilities are constitutionally DUTIES OF THE IG: same provisions governing their choice in the do so with, the Admiralty Board may by a two- limited to securing the services of a CPA to Conducing Commander, STARFLEET general election. thirds (2/3) vote of the sitting members of the receive and tally the ballots for the election. Elections Admiralty Board forbid the Commander-elect’s The chosen CPA should have no affi liation If there are no candidates for the office of assumption to office until such time as the with STARFLEET or any of its members. STARFLEET Constitution Commander, STARFLEET, then the AB elects Commander-elect fully complies with said bond Article 7, Section 7: from its membership an Acting Commander, requirement. Should such a vote be carried, the Next issue, I’ll discuss additional duties of “If only one person shall qualify as an eligible STARFLEET to serve until the next scheduled Admiralty Board may then appoint a temporary the IG’s Offi ce in regards to local assistance. candidate for President, a vote of confi dence election. This would occur if the sitting CS Commander, STARFLEET to serve only until As always, if you have any questions, for that candidate shall be held by the general either chose not to, or could not, run for anther such time as the Commander-elect’s bond has please feel free to ask. membership. Ballots shall be distributed term in offi ce and no other person had been been obtained. according to the election schedule as defi ned in nominated by the general membership for the IG Personnel the current Membership Handbook. Should the position. The Commander, STARFLEET shall be at least Welcome to the newest staff members, Jess sole candidate fail to obtain a majority of the 25 years of age and meet all other qualifi cations Neumann as AIG Region 3 and Don Burke votes cast in the election, the candidate shall The fi nal tally of votes is sent to the Chief of for offi ce as set forth in the current Membership as AIG Region 7 . not assume offi ce. The Admiralty Board shall Communications, STARFLEET, either by the Handbook. Decisions of the Commander, then elect from its membership an Acting CPA or the Inspector General. The results of STARFLEET are considered fi nal unless There are positions open for Regions 10, 11, Commander, STARFLEET, who shall discharge this VoC are released by the Offi ce of the Chief overturned by a two-thirds majority vote 13, and 17. Interested parties should send a the duties of President until the next regularly of Communications, STARFLEET. “ of the Admiralty Board. If for any reason Fleet/Real Life resume to my attention.

The “Query” section of the Offi cial member of STARFLEET. If they are qualifi ed STARFLEET History Website (http:// they may become XOs, COs, RCs and even, www.ussblackhawk.com/SFIHistory) was FROM THE PAGES OF STARFLEET HISTORY yes, Commanders, STARFLEET. But to note designed to answer questions that the general that if a member of the SFMC is elected as membership has consistently come up with By Fleet Captain Jeff Higdon • Deputy Director, Office of the STARFLEET Historian CS, like long-time SFMC member Les Rickard or even spark controversy. It also designed to was, then he or she must revert to the naval answer those questions in the most expedient rank to wear “Marine” or a “Ground Forces” VI, indicates that there is indeed a ground sounding rank of “Fleet Admiral” as it is the or simplistic way possible. From time to rank. forces aspect to STARFLEET within the Star Trek only rank authorized for the CS to wear by time I will share with the readers of the CQ universe. Later, during the Dominion War time the STARFLEET Constitution! Usually the CS answers to these questions. According to their “History of the SFMC” period on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the Starfl eet will revert to the reserve rank of “General” (http://supcom.sfi -sfmc.org/html/history.html), Infantry was mentioned once. Whether or not when addressed within a Marine structure, Recently there seems to be a lot of infi ghting about Brigadier General Robb Jackson, SFMC Historian, this entity was in fact the SFMC within the Star however as indicated it is not authorized but the STARFLEET Marine Corps, their place in the idea for the SFMC was discovered in the Trek cannon was not established however it did it is allowed. STARFLEET and their place in Fandom? Are book “Best of Trek #3”, under “STARFLEET establish that there was some sort of ground they trying to take over STARFLEET? What Support Units” in 1982. It started with one unit forces with Star Trek. It is a fact that there are not SFMC units is the scoop? aboard the USS Pontiac, NCC-532, Columbia, in every chapter of STARFLEET. There are Indiana, and expanded to include several units The main focus of the SFMC within STARFLEET several reasons for this such as: The STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC) throughout the United States. It would not be is to give the members another outlet to express has certainly had its share of space on the until 1988 that it would be “better” (the word their zeal for Star Trek and to have fun in the • There is no interest in SFMC being STARFLEET Listserv! This question is based used in the history) recognized by STARFLEET. process. The SFMC is part of and not separate established within a said chapter; upon a series of questions, arguments and For the history of the SFMC, go to the Region from STARFLEET. responses on a question on both the SFMC section of our History Website or to the SFMC • Some chapter members may have a problem and the STARFLEET Rangers. Some of the Website itself (http://www.sfi -sfmc.org). Even though the SFMC has their own Command of having an SFMC unit within a said chapter rhetoric was getting down right nasty, to Structure, Academy and Events, each member because the SFMC is not fi rmly established say the least. However this is the scoop on References to a possible SFMC within Star Trek is also a SFI member and usually shares in their in Star Trek canon; the SFMC... can be established in two areas. The first is chapter’s activities on top of their activities within within the novels and the second is within the SFMC. They have to take the Offi cer’s Training • Or the preference of a select few not to have The STARFLEET Marine Corps was created movie Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. School from the Academy to be commissioned SFMC members within their own chapters, by a group within STARFLEET to address Since most novels are thought of being outside as an offi cer and must take Offi cer’s Command whether it is political conflict or just their the possibility of a ground force within the the cannon of Star Trek (and there are a few College to be eligible to command a chapter. dislike of the SFMC. Federation STARFLEET. As the contemporary Voyager novels that are considered cannon) they United States Marine Corps are part of the are not considered cannon by those Star Trek Are they trying to take over STARFLEET? The There are chapters that are made up entirely United States Navy the SFMC was always truest. answer is defi nitely NO! That is because they are of SFMC members, like starships are made meant to be part of STARFLEET. This also part of STARFLEET. Every member of the SFMC up of entirely on species, such as the Vulcans, allowed those ‘fl eeters who disliked Naval The reference to a Colonel West, in Star Trek has the same rights and privileges as every other in Star Trek cannon.

PAGE 12 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 FROM THE USS DISCOVERY.... BY STARFLEET HISTORIAN Lt. GEN SCOTT A. AKERS ...TO THE USS NORMANDY Our next chapter in the distinguished with some upgrades to match the USS is now the fl agship of Region 12, under - June 6th, 1999. Shortly thereafter, history of STARFLEET will be the USS Dragonfi re’s combined ability to be both the command of Vice Admiral Robert the Normandy became the flagship DISCOVERY from Region 12. One a Tactical and an Explorer Cruiser. Westfall, the Regional Coordinator for of STARFLEET as its CO, newly of her newest descendants is the USS Region 12. minted General Les Rickard, shed his NORMANDY from Region 1, which The chapter prides itself on being Marine Rank and became Commander just celebrated its Second Anniversary assigned to STARFLEET’s First Contact In addition, the Shuttle Pegasus STARFLEET - Fleet Admiral Les this past June on the 57th anniversary Department for the primary mission 1000-A/01 being the first shuttle Rickard. The Normandy is an active of the D-Day Invasion. of exploring new worlds and new launched from the Horizon, was correspondence ship in Region One, civilizations, and a secondary mission commissioned as the USS Stargazer, whose fictional design and internal When the Alpha Chapter - the USS to follow up on the whereabouts and and like the Horizon the Stargazer was a history is that of a Movie Era Marine Enterprise - evolved into STARFLEET the recordings of previous deep space shuttle factory, eventually launching ten Landing Ship. A Huge Ship. Made Central, it spun off new chapters probes. They also onboard two of the shuttles of its own. The Stargazer, under up of a combination of the Kirov Class throughout the country, but later new Danube Class Runabouts (USS the command of now Rear Admiral Battlecruiser and the Ariel Shuttle it became apparent that having Missouri NCC-73000 and USS Merrimac Paula “Coyote” Schaff, served as the Carrier, the Normandy can fi ctionally probationary groups that could grow NCC-73001), three of the Type 7 Shuttles fl agship of Region 12 for all of 1995 and handle anything the enemies of the into full chapters/starships were (Admiral Robert E Peary, Carl Sagan 1996, and as the fl agship of the Deputy Federation would throw at her. The needed. Today we have the Shuttle and Edwin P. Hubble) and four of the Commander STARFLEET, briefly in Normandy is in the process of launching Program, but back in the late 1970’s type 15 Shuttlepods (Cahokia, Rene mid 1996. In addition to positions of the Shuttle Francis Marion made up early 1980’s STARFLEET had the Auguste Chateau, Pierre Laclede and responsibility within fleet, the crew of several of its South Carolina and Outpost program. A new group could Charles Lindbergh). You can see from of the Stargazer was instrumental in English members. petition STARFLEET Central to be a their choice of names they are lively in putting on two of the International local outpost, and later with enough both their role-playing and their history Conferences, specifi cally Delacon I in From Discovery to Normandy and membership they would become a full of exploration. 1990 and Delacon II in 1992. The crew beyond - 23 years and counting and Starship level chapter. One of these also racked up STARFLEET Newsletter from the heart of Region 12 to the near groups, the Outpost Canopus II was one On of the chapters that shuttled off awards in 1990, 1992, and 1993, as well center of Region 1, the wide reach of of the fi rst SFI group in the Mid-West, the Discovery was the USS Horizon, as 12th Fleet Shuttle of the year in 1990 SFI and the friendships it has created launching in late 1978, and eventually initially under the command of then and 12th Fleet Chapter of the year in will be felt for some time to come. commissioning as the USS Krieger, in Captain Clarence Kamper. Launching 1993, and two 12th Fleet Humanitarian And, as the torch of leadership is 1982. off the Discovery as the Shuttle Joseph Awards in 1996 and in 1998. passed on, the Normandy stands tall P. Allen, 1308/02 on December 28th, in remembering the sacrifi ces of those The USS Krieger, lost in antiquity, has of 1986, they commissioned as the USS The Stargazer’s third shuttle 2893/01, who have defended our liberty, as the left little to track and research, though Horizon, NCC 1000-A on December 4th the Shuttle Nomad, was launched on Discovers stands tall in memory of those many members of SFI in Missouri of the following year as an Enterprise September 8th, 1992, the anniversary who left their shelter and discovered a can remember somebody who was Class Cruiser. They borrowed their of Star Trek’s fi rst broadcast. Initially new world. Together a fi ne testimony on or associated with the Krieger. name from the ‘original’ USS Horizon, commissioned NCC-1805 as a of all that is good about STARFLEET, Nevertheless, the most important action NCC-1000 from the TOS episode: Piece Constitution Class cruiser, later they Star Trek, and what we consider a part of the Krieger was their participation of the Action. Other offi cers that have converted to a Nomad Class Exploration of Gene Roddenberry’s dream. in the founding of the USS Discovery. sat in the center seat of the Horizon cruiser in March of 1997, NCC-78500. How signifi cant their impact was is not were Fleet Captain (later Rear Admiral The Nomad was the home of “The * * * definitely known, but they were the and acting Commander STARFLEET Compound” in Leavenworth, Kansas, local chapter that brought STARFLEET James Herring), Captain Randy Bisig, where there were several crewmembers Well, folks, here is a Holiday Trek to the St. Louis area, and when they Fleet Captain Eddie Allen, and Captain shared living arrangements together. History Trivia question to keep you all brought the ball in, the USS Discovery Khane Williams. During the history From that March of 1997 to the end of in the mood. If you think you know the ran with that ball for a touchdown. of the Horizon, the chapter won the 1998, the Nomad was also the Flagship answer write me PRIVATELY at: 12th Fleet Humanitarian Unit Award in of Region 12, with commanding offi cer The USS Discovery, still active today April of 1998 and the WEWTCI Contest Rear Admiral Mike Malotte also serving Scott A. Akers is The Grand Matriarch of Region 12. in 1992. Between November 15th and double duty as Regional Coordinator. 13825 28th Drive, SE Named after the space shuttle Discovery the End of the year of 1996, Horizon From 12th Fleet Shuttle of the year in Bothell, WA 98012 that was launched in the same year, also served as the SFI Flag Ship, when 1992 to 12th Fleet Flagship in 1997, and Email: [email protected] the chapter has been around seventeen RAdm. James Herring stepped forward fi ve Regional Awards in between. The years, and has been very involved in as Acting CS following the resignation Nomad sought out perfection and made All correct answers will go into a both the community and all aspects of Dan McGinnis and his VCS. it its own. Slower then her mothership, drawing for a special historical prize. of STARFLEET. The chapter is also the Nomad also was able to put out Any answers sent publicly will be very involved in the fi ctional aspect, The Horizon was pretty much a shuttle eight shuttles of it own, including on disqualifi ed. Deadline for turning in ship design, and future history writing. factory, launching 11 Shuttles between July 4th of 1998 the Shuttle Normandy, the answers will be February First. Their present class, the Chang Ho 1988 and 1995. One of the more under command of LGen. Les Rickard class, is named after a Fleet Admiral important of those shuttles was the and his new XO MGen. Mike Malotte. Question: Which CHARACTER who /Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Shuttle Gallifrey, which commissioned made a guest appearance on Star Trek: Imperial Navy, who was born in 1337 as the USS Krazny Oktyabr and The USS Normandy was commissioned The Original Series was responsible for and died in 1420. The Chang Ho Class changed its name December of 1999 to on the 55th anniversary of the D-Day Thanksgiving being a Offi cial American is designed to be a Tactical Cruiser, the USS Royal Sovereign. This chapter landings in Normandy on Omaha Beach holiday? THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 13 Hello from the Offi ce of Promotions! Here are those who have been promoted since the last CQ: To Fleet Captain/ To Commodore/ To Rear Admiral/ To Vice Admiral/ Brigadier: Brigadier General: Major General: Lieutenant General:

Frank Faas Jeff Higdon Richard Nacuala Willy Smith Greg Franklin Randy Norris Roger Scritchfi eld Jack Hopkins Susanne Guehring-Maurer Garrick Halverson Wendy Fillmore Ruth Green Peter Lutz John Kane David Pitts Sanford Berenberg

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 1/2 Fred McCarthy 2/1 John Debose 1/3 Liz Reilly STARFLEET SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 2/2 Keith Pagel 1/5 Ivar Gunnarsson 2/4 Kenneth Williamson 1/5 Karl F. Hickman Captain James “Jimmy” Whatley • USS Draco, Region 2 2/4 Dallas Vinson 1/6 Rosa C Jackson 2/5 Harrison Cooperider 1/7 Neil Yawn Logo Courtesy of Danny Hall USS Indestructible, Region 2 2/6 Joeannah Cox 1/9 Richard Hewitt 2/7 Sandy Dolan 1/9 Kevin B. Brown Hello everyone there has been a lot Self will be helping me as I need the help. 2/9 Denby Potts 1/9 Dennis Evans of changes in the last 2 months. The Also please be watching for the logo for the 2/9 Erik B. Cowand 1/9 Jack Babb major change is that I am no longer the morale offi ce that is currently in the design 2/9 Robyn Harper 1/9 David Golik unoffi cial birthday offi cer of the fl eet. As of stages by a talented artist and friend Danny 2/9 Maria Torres 1/11 Parker Gabriel 11/20/2001 yours truly has been appointed Hall better known as ‘Joker’. 2/11 Fran Kirkland 1/11 Ronald Romero as the offi cial STARFLEET Morale offi cer. 2/11 Robert Armstrong 1/12 Pat Simmons 2/12 John W Self I can be contacted in many ways: 1/12 Jessica Storrer 2/12 Kathy Bickel 1/13 Trisha Rohal This means that my list will be getting a 2/13 Lori Anne Vaughan 1/13 Trisha Tunis little more complicated or detailed or less James Whatley 2/14 Joe Brouhard 1/14 Reynir Orn Bjornsson depending on what is said by you. My 176 County Road 606 2/14 Tom Townley 1/14 David L Elliott job to start out with and in my opinion is Hanceville AL 35077 2/14 Chris Dunivan 1/16 Mike Mahaffey to try to keep your morale up and make 2/16 Carlos Maldonado 1/19 Brian Caton you smile if I can. And to recognize those Phone: (256) 352-0409 2/17 Calvin ‘Kip’ Lewis 1/20 Mariellen Chidiac special events in your lives. Also to cry E-Mail: [email protected] or jwhatle2 2/17 Cherie R. Vinson 1/21 Steven ‘Doc’ Jessup 2/18 Daniel C. Hassell with you at the times that you are down @bellsouth.net 1/21 John Newmark 2/19 Troy S. Cash 1/23 Teresa ‘Teri’ Smith and to let you know that there is someone 2/20 Eric J. Willette 1/23 Ray H Shepherd Jr that does care. So to this point please let ICQ: 6195710 2/20 Cynthia Dunham 1/23 Liz Soley me know of any events that you would AIM: LWiz AL 2/20 Rebecca Louise Self 1/24 Tony Rideout like for me to recognize. I am looking for Yahoo: LWIZ3 2/20 Jesse Naumann 1/24 Rex Moffett ship anniversaries birthdays weddings and 2/20 Tony Wagner 1/24 Peter Lutz anniversaries. You name it and I will see If you Email me please put in the Subject 2/21 Jeanette W Self 1/24 Jamie Milholen what I can do to recognize you or it. Line either Morale or Birthday. If you are 2/21 Annie Mullin 1/27 Rachael Pfeifer 2/22 Steve Andrasko submitting a birthday please include the 1/28 Sheldon Bickel 2/23 Brandi Hallman 1/28 Michael Stein Any Celebrity birthdays you would like to following: Month and Day Name Region 2/23 Steve DeMedicis 1/28 Angela Stevens have listed please notify me and we will Ship and E-mail that they can receive. Rank 2/24 Chad Tyulhy 1/29 Patricia Jordan see if we can fi nd it out. And I would also would be nice as well if you are inclined 2/25 Tamara Copple 1/29 Will Evans like to recognize here someone that has to include it. 2/24 David McCabe 1/29 Shawn Rideout volunteered to help me with this endeavor 2/26 Wade Hoover 1/29 Dean Rogers along with the counselors and chaplains Ok I guess I have rattled on long enough 2/27 Lisa Paradis-Berkenbilt 1/31 A.J. Morris of the ‘Fleet and SFMC Captain Rebecca Enjoy the list and Happy New Year! 2/29 Kathy Briggs PAGE 14 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 METHOD TO OUR MADNESS: SCIENCES IN STARFLEET FROM THE STAINED GLASS By Fleet Captain Richard Heim • Director, Fleet Division Program – Sciences OFFICE By BGR Dennis Rayburn Greetings from your newly appointed HC1, Box 500 alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/science/ FDP of Sciences! There is a lot I’d like to Gakona, AK 99586 R1Science.htm). The STARFLEET Looking back, this has been a good year. discuss in this initial report, including Science Handbook will also contain Email: [email protected] The Chaplains/Counselors Department what I’ve accomplished after just a information to help Science RDC’s in http://r10.hypbus.com/sciences.html now has an awards program that I couple weeks on the job and what I hope their efforts to promote science within announced in the last CQ to recognize to get done in the future. their regions. Region 11 the members of this dept. who have Comm. Alan Yates distinguished themselves in service The most important thing I want to Implement a Fleet-wide to the fl eet. We are in the continuing emphasize, however, is that I want Email: [email protected] Sciences Awards Program process of establishing and maintaining science in STARFLEET to be fun! The In Region One Sciences, we have a a list of members of SFI and the SFMC Fleet Division Program is here to serve Region 15 recognition program that awards CSO’s who can legally perform weddings, so you. I intend to make STARFLEET LtCmdr. John Prushko in three categories. The awards are: The that a couple who wishes a Star Trek Sciences into the division that you want. 103 Main Street Upstairs Steven R. Hawking Award for Original themed wedding can have it performed So drop me a line and let me know what Vergennes, VT 05491 Article, The Albert Einstein Award for by an actual SFI or SFMC Chaplain. Work is starting on a handbook on you think. I can be reached at: Email: [email protected] Regular Article Submission, and The Chaplains and Counselors so that not Galileo Award for Chief Science Offi cer only they, but also the CO of a chapter Richard Heim Capt. Yawn reports that Region 2 just of the Year. I’d like to initiate a similar P.O. Box 2072 or anyone, can learn more about the had a Science Month where the topic was sciences awards program on a Fleet- department and understand it better. Asheville, NC 28802 Caves and Cave Life. Don Daniel, the wide basis. USA Chief of Science for the Wernher von Braun The Buy a Star for Your Roster at the Email: [email protected] NCC-72069, received a Regional Science Have a presence in the Communiqué time this is written is going great with Commendation for accomplishments Science has an exciting history. In order bids totaling $450.00 for the stars so far. Science in STARFLEET’s Regions aboard his ship. to understand what science really is and When you read this, the auction will be Back in 1998, a few months before I how it developed, I’d like to explore this concluding. The sale of steins with the became the Science RDC of Region One, Capt. Downs emphasizes two things as history through a series of articles for SFMC Seal and 1st BDE logo raised $100 I emailed the other regions of ‘Fleet the Region 3 RDC Science: breadth and the Communiqué and for the web page. for the victims of 9/11/2001 . to establish contact with their Science visibility. He is a fi rm believer in knowing One of the things about our times that RDC’s and to fi nd out what they were where you’ve been so you don’t repeat I find most fascinating is seeing how Speaking of the awards program, I doing. the lessons of history, so the past-present- Star Trek’s science fi ction is becoming want to remind everyone that the future is a focus in his ‘Mundane Science’ science reality before our very eyes! nominations for the O’Neil award and I was encouraged by the response and articles that he writes for R3 FleetChannels, Dave Klingman and others have done, for the Chaplain/Counselor of the Year Award for calendar year 2000 are still learned that inter-region communication Aurora’s Glory, & ASFS Future Times and continue to do, an excellent job open. For details please check CQ 107 is extremely important for ‘Fleet and his ‘Classics Corner’ book review exploring various aspects of science in or email at [email protected]. Next activities. And so, when I was appointed articles. Education at regional summits the Communiqué, and the Science FDC and working with the cadet program are will utilize this medium to share the issue, I will announce the opening of the new Science FDP two weeks ago, the nominations for the calendar year 2001. important activities for Region 3 Sciences. excitement of science, too. fi rst thing I did was seek out the regional I plan to present both years awards at Science RDC’s. Based on the responses the IC/IM at San Jose next year as well Fleet Science Division Plans Vulcan Academy of Science I have received as of November 11, as a special award. here is where Sciences stands across The focus of my Science FDC efforts One of the more popular schools in the STARFLEET: will be to serve as an informational and Academy is VAS. Here the student can This is the time of year to remember both communications resource for the Science learn about real science and how science those we love, and those who are less Region 1 RDC’s and RC’s throughout STARFLEET. is portrayed in the Trek shows, and earn fortunate than we. In that spirit, I FCapt. Richard Heim In furtherance of this goal, there are many valuable promotion points to boot! would like to make a challenge to the P.O. Box 2072 things I hope to accomplish in the months ships, shuttles, and Marine units of Asheville, NC 28802 ahead. Science Lab list STARFLEET. I know that many chapters Online science enthusiasts have been have special charitable activities during Email: [email protected] Put together an FDP Science web page sharing information and web page url’s the holidays, such as Adopt-a-Family; http://alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/ This will serve as an online hub of for several years through the Science food drives, and Toys for Tots. My science/R1Science.htm information, with links to: real-science Lab list and its predecessors. If you’re challenge is this: as you have all of your web pages worldwide; science museums, interested in receiving science news and holiday events, both charity and fun and Region 2 facilities, and other sites across the other fascinating posts, including a list frolic, take pictures and keep a record Capt. Neil Yawn country, which the public may attend; of upcoming science shows on TV each of the events. Send pictures and a story 569 6th Ave. SW and STARFLEET Science RDC and other week, go to the yahoo web page and about your group’s activities to this Graysville, AL 35073 regional science resources. sign up! Here’s how: office. My staff and I will select Email: [email protected] the best submissions to be sent for Publish a SFI Science newsletter Go to the egroups (yahoo groups) web possible inclusion in the CQ. All of the Region 3 This online newsletter will contain the page (http://groups.yahoo.com/). Under submissions will be collected into an electronic newsletter. The deadline for Capt. William Downs latest science news and contact information the “Join a Group” section, type in the submissions for this will be January 10, 2025 Peachtree Rd. NE #244 from the Science FDP and RDC’s across name of the group to join and click on 2002. Electronic submissions should “Search”. The name of the group is: Atlanta, Ga. 30309-1421 the Fleet. RDC’s and ship CSO’s may be in MS Word format, and pictures Science-Lab. You’ll want to join the fi rst Email: [email protected] or contribute information, reports, and science in .jpg or .gif format if possible. Hard Science-Lab group listed. [email protected] articles to the extent that they desire. Paper copy submissions can be sent to 121 S. copies of the newsletter can be printed and McDonlad St, Puryear, TN 38251. Please I’d like to close by noting that Region 4 distributed to those who do not have online only send copies of pictures. STARFLEET is more than just one FCapt. Charles Flowers access. The newsletter will need an editor individual, it is the aggregated hopes 90 Silver Reef Drive in order to become a reality. We sponsor two lists for discussion of and dreams and work of all members. Reno, NV 89506-1822 religious matters: SF-Religion and cfost. Develop a SFI Science Handbook The same is true for the science division. SF-Religion is for people of all faiths. Email: [email protected] Region One Sciences has a handbook I want to work with fellow science Cfost is for those of the Christian faith. If for ship CSO’s which could serve as enthusiasts across ‘Fleet -- fi nd out what you are interested in a list for a particular Region 10 a template for Science RDC’s of other your thoughts and ideas are -- and, faith, please contact us and we’ll be glad Cmdr. Nan Dooley regions (check it out online at http:// together, transform them into reality! to assist.

THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 15 A WORD FROM THE SFMC ‘DANT Major General Wade Olson • Commandant, STARFLEET Marine Corps Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five

The Holidays are upon us once again two months. They are still working on TraCom reported that 66 Courses had from our NCOs. and I’d like to wish everyone the best getting the database up-to-date and been taken requested during October during this holiday season. A lot is I’ll publish the accurate numbers as and November (as of 11-5-01). I think The Corps Chaplain sent a fi nancial happening in the world and I ask soon as I get them. It’s very important that is fabulous. They have more ideas report on his recent charity sale of everyone to keep those in your hearts that every unit report and include their and projects popping up all the time. steins on CafePress with nearly $100 and prayers who have been affected roster so we can achieve this. There are some more good things in collected. These funds were designated by recent tragedies and try to lend store from them in the near future. to go to the Red Cross. He is continuing support to those in need. SupCom now has all of the special the program offering merchandise that order ribbons in stock. I’m happy At present they are rolling along with is not available from SupCom and The STARFLEET Marines are busy to say we achieved this eight weeks their Combined Arms and Advanced mainly limited or seasonal in nature. with their charity drives such as Toys before the deadline, mainly due to the Studies programs, along with more Further distribution of these funds for Tots and various food drives and extreme generosity of a few Marines branch courses. Jim Monroe is still will be discussed by the Steering I encourage everyone to help in some by donating ribbons to the Corps. I quite busy with his U.S. Army offi ce Committee in the near future. He is also way. This year will be especially hard think each and every one of them for duties at the moment so don’t forget continuing to work on the new Policies for those in need as some of the helping make this happen. We still to cc Truman Temple when sending and Procedures proposal, jointly with organizations are very low on surplus; have Medium, Large and Extra Large correspondence to TraCom. the Chief of Staff, for submission to the effects of the recent happenings, and T-shirts in stock and a few patches. A SC very soon. anything you can contribute will make new order was made for more patches The Sergeant Major of the Corps a difference. and hats. We’re still trying to resolve has been working on getting the With all that is being done at the the pin issue bus as of this moment we NCO reporting working a little more moment along with the increased ForceCom recently reported 500 plus have not found the supplier. I had one smoothly. He recently discovered a communications from the General members and 110 plus units. These are all set up and lost the information in problem with the online report form Staff, things seem to be going pretty numbers I like to see. We’ve also had a hard drive crash. I hope to have this but is has been repaired and should be well. I wish you all a joyous holiday several new units activated in the last resolved real soon. working properly now. So, let’s hear season. Drive safe, party responsibly. STARFLEET MARINE CORPS TRAINING COMMAND UPDATE Colonel Jim Monroe•Commanding Officer of Training Command, SFMC As we move into the fi nal quarter of the writing, events and philosophy of This course is a Pass or Fail course for background in this area. His family the year 2001, TRACOM is making Military history. The point of contact for the Offi cer taking it. is rich in history in the Special Forces some major moves in its Academic this course is COL James W Monroe. arena and he should hit the ground areas, trying to meet the demands A new course has been beta-tested and at a fast Double time! He is already of the Corps for an ever-increasing The third course is that of Military will be ready for the Crops in the fi rst looking at several projects that he number of courses to choose from. Strategy and Tactics. This course will quarter of 2002 will be the PD-15, the feels needs to be done in the Spec Ops look at, as the title implies, Military MSG’s Offi cers Course. This course was area of the Corps. Welcome to the With this in mind, I am pleased to Strategy and Tactics. This course will be designed with the new MSG OIC in mind TRACOM Team Scott! announce that in this last quarter one of the more demanding of the new and is to act as an aid with the daily of 2001, TRACOM will open its series and the Point of Contact will be running of a MSG. The Point of Contact In the third quarter of the year 2001 newest series of courses--the Advanced Sandy Berenberg. Point of interest on for this course is LTC John Roberts. TRACOM hit another milestone in its Studies. In these three new courses, this course, is that this is the fi rst of, what history with the fi rst graduate of the the Star Fleet Marine will be able to we hope will be many, cross over course Among the new courses that are being entire Academy. LTC John Roberts, move on to the next level of Military work from the Star Fleet Academy. This released in the fi rst part of 2002, there will fi nished the entire Academy, minus education, the Masters level. The fi rst of course is due out sometime in the fi rst be the Parachute Familiarization Course the NCO courses which he could not the three new courses is the Combined quarter of 2002. (PD-25), a Chaplain Course, being beta- take, in just under a years time. This is Arms School. In this series of courses, tested now, and a new course in Music truly a milestone for both the Academy the Student will be able to take what Within TRACOM, there has been a new that should be out some time in mid 2002. and John Roberts. Please join me in they have learned in the Basic Branches School added to the TRACOM Academy- As always, TRACOM is always looking wishing him a well deserved “Well and apply it to the advanced studies -the NCO Academy! SGM Jennifer for new ideas or Marines to design a Done!” area of Combined Arms Operations. Colipits will be the Academy Director course that they feel is needed. Those John Roberts is the Point of Contact for this new School. The NCO School having ideas are requested to contact any As usual, if there is anything that you for this course and will be able to currently has three courses in its of the members of TRACOM and run feel can be done to make TRACOM answer any and all questions when it is curriculum, with two more to be added their idea by them. The only bad idea is and its Staff better, please contact any released before the end of the year. in the first part of 2002. These new the one never shared with other. of the Branch Directors. We stand courses will be the 1st Sgt Course and ready to serve the Corps! The second course in the new Masters the SGM Course. A new course has Please join me in welcoming the newest series is the Studies in Military History. been added to the line up in the NCO member of the TRACOM Staff, LTC Scott Don’t forget to visit us on the In this course, the Marine will look Academy, that of the NCO 12 course. Jensen. Scott will be the new Spec Ops web at: http://www.sfi-sfmc.org/ at Military History through the eyes This course is a familiarization course Branch Director replacing Matt. Scott html/tracom.html or Email us at: of a Military Historian and analyze for Officers to the duties of the NCO. comes to this job with a great deal of tracom@sfi -sfmc.org PAGE 16 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 Wheee! What a wild ride this past few and thanking his producer and art director ringside commentary. However, where Garrett Wang, special tribute from George months have been. Naturally, the Stars of for convincing HIM to convince the studio the Japanese version plays it completely Takei, plus Rosalind Chao, Linda Park Star Trek have been out and about, let’s to let him re-work the picture the way they straight, the American version played it for and many others. They didn’t say what see where... wanted to back in 1979! camp. Hardcore IC fans were warned all George’s tribute was about, but notice all right, the theme ingredient was “Turkey.” the Asian Star Trek regulars listed? Your roving reporter sat in on the “ST:TMP-TDC” gosh, that’s a lot of William Shatner was of course the only Hollywood premiere of “Star Trek: The initials! Anyway, the fi lm itself was still man for the mighty job of hosting this Amidst all the Star Trek and “Enterprise” Motion Picture - The Director’s Cut.” The pretty tedious, only about 2 minutes of extravaganza, he who is a big star on the hoopla, Paramount TV also celebrated 200 joint was jumping, the sumptuous spread sloooowwww fly-by had been excised, TV scene but big enough to take a few episodes of “Frasier.” Big star [and a big provided by PREMIERE Magazine was but the matte lines were gone and the laughs at his own fame. Trekker, we hear] Kelsey Grammer got his embellished with a centerpiece of the backgrounds and model work all prettied night in the spotlights, with the rest of cast original NCC-1701 refi t model seen in the up. Look to the “making of” extras for We’d like to give a big STARFLEET cheer! and guest stars in attendance, including movie, plus some table decor you just can’t new material. Fans of ship footage will be for Leonard Nimoy, for donating a million Rene Auberjonois. buy - a shiny new award trophy for video delighted, but I’m not sure about anybody dollars to the restoration of the Griffith sales. Seen schmoozing: director Robert else. My opinion only, yours might vary, no Observatory. This LA landmark was seen You would hardly recognized Hollywood Wise, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, photon torpedoes in my mailbox please. in a walk into Earth’s past in “Voyager,” and Vine area these days, if you saw it George Takei, Walter Koenig, Grace Lee as well as being featured in about a zillion at all during the run-down 60’s and 70’s. Whitney, plus visual visionaries Syd Mead Oh let’s see, what else is going on... William 50’s sci-fi fl icks. Space and Hollywood got It’s all-new now, including a fabulous (designer of V-GER, Blade Runner, Tron), Shatner is all over the promotional trail, Nimoy where he is today; now he is giving new complex at Hollywood and Highland Greg Jein, Mike Okuda, Doug Drexler, Ron getting his face seen at benefi ts, awards something back to both! The Observatory where the Oscars will be held. Star Trek Nomura. Sad note: the late Mike Minor shows, premieres, rummage sales and will be closed for nearly 2 years, so local folks were all about during the Hollywood was represented by his good friend, top rodeos, anywhere where celebrities can be fleeters will be there in force the week Beautification Team [HBT] 3rd annual movie memorabilia collector Bob Burns, found, stumping for “Mind Meld,” his and before it closes. Engage! awards dinner. Jason Alexander served as of the recent book It Came From Bob’s Leonard Nimoy’s feel-good stroll down master of ceremonies, special dedication Garage. memory lane. November also brought us the 2nd by LeVar Burton plus an all-star guest list annual AMMY Awards, honoring Asians featuring, William Shatner, Ed Begley Jr. Robert Wise was preceded onstage by the “Iron Chef USA” taped in fabulous Las and Asian-Americans in Entertainment, and many others. head of Paramount Home Entertainment, Vegas, but the Americans just didn’t get it. presented by aMedia Inc., publisher of then the director made his gracious speech, The cult hit Japanese show stages a cooking “aMagazine: Inside Asian America.” That’s all for now. Keep watching the skies thanking the studio for making it possible competition as a sports event complete with Celebrities expected: MC’s Sandra Oh and - and the screens!

Beginning the week of November 4th, a referred to as “Paradise Island”). new animated series, “Justice League,” premieres on the Cartoon Network. It REVIEW: “JUSTICE LEAGUE” ON CARTOON NETWORK I don’t think that either Hawkgirl or J’onn is based on the long-running DC Comic J’onzz (who is not referred to as Martian book series that debuted in 1960. By Captain Rahadyan T. Sastrowardoyo • USS Accord Manhunter, and the “J” is pronounced so kids would have someone to identify (different from the angry black man he was more as a “Zh” to distinguish it from Looking at it from the viewpoint of with was pretty lame. I know that way back in the 70’s and the more down to earth sounding like John Jones) has ever been someone who’s been a big Justice League in the days when my friends and I used architect who married Katma Tui in the portrayed in an animated series before. fan since the 1970’s (I think the fi rst issue to play superheroes, we wanted to be the 80’s), kind of like Jim Rhodes (aka War The 60’s Hawkman was a solo act, except I ever bought with my own money was superheroes not their sidekicks. Machine) in Iron Man some years back. for his hawk, Skreeel. J’onn J’onzz is #88 of the fi rst series, so about 30 years We’re made aware of the fact that this GL established as the last of his kind, though ago --yikes!), I think it’s a good adaptation The Justice League (no “of America,” so has a broader patrol base than just Earth, as his origin is different from that established of the comics. to emphasize its global focus) of this new he mentions a rebellion “near Rigel IX.” in the comics. Rather than being drawn by Cartoon Network series has the following a Earth scientist’s experimental teleporter In comparison, the 1967 Justice League members: Superman, Batman, Green As for the Flash, I’m not sure which one in the 50’s, J’onn comes to Earth himself of America cartoon shorts (10-12 minutes Lantern (a.k.a. John Stewart), Hawkgirl, he is, except that he’s portrayed much like in order to warn the planet about the in length) made you realize that many Flash, J’onn J’onzz and Wonder Woman. Wally West -- the former Kid Flash who amorphous invaders who fi rst enslaved superheroes had too similar jobs in took up the red costume after the death Martians a thousand years ago. Not much their civilian identities (Flash, Atom Superman and Batman are portrayed much of his mentor -- an irreverent ladies’ man is revealed about Hawkgirl, except that it and Hawkman were all scientists in the as they had in their own Paul Dini-produced with super speed; pretty similar to how he is mentioned that she is from Thanagar, a cartoon), the animation was fairly crude animated series of the 1990’s -- Superman is was portrayed in the Superman animated planet of warriors -- she and Diana seem (not as bad as the Marvel stuff of the time, the ideal man, while Batman is the loner -- episode of a few years ago. to team up well during the pilot -- and she but pretty bad) and there were no women except that Batman’s costume was altered uses a weapon resembling a large mace characters. slightly. The latter is, however, not dumbed Wonder Woman is portrayed as a female in battle. down for his team appearances as he was for warrior type, naive to some of the “outer While Super Friends (which premiered Super Friends, though there is they play up world” ‘s ways -- she is actually not called The League’s headquarters is known in 1973) had a certain charm and fi lled more his wealth as Bruce Wayne and how it Wonder Woman in the three-part pilot, but as the Watchtower, though it is not the a thirst for those of who missed seeing helps (eventually) fund the League. Princess Diana. Hippolyta actually forbade lunar base established in the comic books an animated Justice League in any form, her to help mankind against the alien currently, but a satellite built by Wayne it was just plain silly and wore out its I have no fault with using John Stewart invasion that brings the league together, so Technologies. welcome for me in fairly short order (hey, (the black alternate Green Lantern first Diana makes off with the garments, tiara, I was pretty demanding for a ten year introduced in an 1970 Green Lantern/ Green golden lasso, etc. Perhaps we will see in I think the new animated series will be old!). I forget which sidekicks were fi rst -- Arrow tale drawn by Neal Adams) to make future episodes how this rebellion will well received by both long time fans of Wendy and Marvin, or Zan and Jayna and the League less uniracial. He’s portrayed affect her relationship with her mother and the comic book as well as viewers new to Gleek -- but having very obvious devices as very military, very strategic oriented the other Amazons of Themyscira (never the characters. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 17 In the fall of 2001, DC/Wildstorm the tragic fate of a visionary scientist published “Star Trek: The Next who must deal with the loss of both his Generation: Forgiveness”. It’s written by FORGIVENESS: A REVIEW family and his proper era. David Brin, the science fi ction novelist best known for his Uplift War series, By Captain Rahadyan T. Sastrowardoyo • USS Accord While Scott Hampton’s artistic style Earth and The Postman. Most recently, works for some other genre heroes as Brin has written novels in the Foundation the Enterprise crew more versed in the DC’s Batman and Marvel’s Black Widow, universe created by Isaac Asimov. The attempts to treat hard sciences than I didn’t care for it on Picard, Crusher artwork is painted by Scott Hampton, Blakeney using the I was. Most of the and the other ST:TNG characters (then known for his work on “Batman: Night holodeck - an list traffic went again, ST:TNG is my least favorite of the Cries,” “Black Widow: Breakdown” as outgrowth of a way over my head post-TOS Trek series, so my bias may be well as the acclaimed DC/Vertigo series technology he and I left after at work). I was a little put out by the fact “Books of Magic.” helped develop - about 30 days. that the San Diego of 2052 didn’t look Picard, Riker and all that different from a San Diego of The plot concerns early experiments in the others aid an I suppose what 2002 or even 1992. I hate to sound like a transporter technology in the 2050’s by ambassador in neg- I expected was a TV commercial, but where are the fl ying Colin Blakeney. While there are ethical otiations with the certain stiffness of cars (mentioned as existing by the 2030’s concerns about the use of the device, Palami, a hostile execution, similar in a “Voyager” episode)? there are also corporate concerns who race that has been to when the NASA do not want the device to succeed, under Federation engineer Jessco One geeky footnote is that the invention particularly minions of the Global quarantine for a von Puttkamer of even primitive transporter technology Transportation Consortium, a monopoly hundred years. tried his hand at by 2052 may explain how the Terratins comprised of various land, sea and air Trek fiction with (descendants of a Earth generation ship, transport companies. A monkey has been I wasn’t quite sure “The Sleeping Terra Ten, launched circa 2070) could successfully transported, and Blakeney what to expect of God” (published have developed a transporter technology decides that the only human he can Brin’s contribution in Star Trek: The on par with the Federation’s in the late possibly test the device on is himself. to the Trek universe New Voyages 2, 2260’s, as shown in the animated episode However, an attack by an unknown when I fi rst read of edited by Sondra “The Terratin Incident.” assailant results in the inventor and it on such web sites Marshak and another person beamed at maximum as http://www.trek Myrna Culbreath, As was the case with “The Gorn power into deep space. today.com/ and “Forgiveness” Cover Art more than 20 years Crisis,” published in 2000, I didn’t like http://www.comic ago). Forgiveness as much as I did other Trek by Scott Hampton More than 300 years later, the bookresources. graphic novels such as Debt of Honor Enterprise-E intercepts the attenuating com/. Photo courtesy of That story was or Ashes of Eden. I would much rather transporter beam and Blakeney is Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo more focused on see David Brin try his hand at a prose successfully recovered, though he has Many years ago, action and science Trek novel. some traumatic memory loss in part due I was a habitue on Brin-L, an email than characterization. In “Forgiveness”, to the deaths of his wife and child discussion list, and was struck by the fact however, Brin’s tale is a much more The price of “Forgiveness” is $24.95 in prior to his self-experiment. While that most of the list members were much balanced one than Puttkamer’s, examining the United States and $40.95 in Canada.

Pocket Books published Star Trek: there wasn’t more of it! While much of Starship Spotter in November of the computer generated images were 2001. The computer graphics are by STARSHIP SPOTTER: A REVIEW gorgeous, I felt that Messrs. Lane and Adam “Mojo” Lebowitz and Robert Rosenzweig were restrained heavily Bonchune, while the text of the data By Captain Rahadyan T. Sastrowardoyo • USS Accord in their descriptions of Treknology sheets are by Jonathan Lane and Alex of it all. Rosenzweig. Starship Spotter is a trade paperback similar to the “spotter” I must admit I felt a vicarious pleasure books used during World War II, at hearing of this book’s publication, books of silhouettes of Allied and since I have known Mojo for 11 years enemy planes. (he was one of my predecessors as chief of communications on the old A recent New York Times article USS Tai Shan, based in New York described how sales of books have City). dropped dramatically in the past year, and I was aware from an online As well, I have known both Jon and article interviewing Pocket Books’ Alex for about 12-13 years. Alex John Ordover and Margaret Clark commanded the USS Avenger, based that technical Trek books sell far less in North Brunswick, NJ, for 14 years well than fi ction. and is practically a household name in STARFLEET circles. So, updates on the Star Trek Encyclopedia and Star Trek Chronology Jon Lane was Alex’s chief science won’t be published at any time soon As seen in “Starship Spotter”: The Aeroshuttle, a computer model that officer and executive officer on and a technical manual on the USS was built for “Star Trek: Voyager” but never actually seen on the show (we Avenger in the late 80’s and early Voyager has not yet been scheduled 90’s; he is currently based on the USS got the Delta Flyer instead). The Aeroshuttle launches from underneath for publication. Angeles. the primary hull of the Voyager, similar to the Captain’s Yacht on the Enterprise-D and -E. Starship Spotter contains data I look forward to a sequel to this accompanied by color CGI images Photo courtesy of Jon Lane book. Hopefully sales will inspire and wireframes of such familiar Star Pocket Books to publish one in 2002 Trek vessels as the Constitution-, It also includes vessels belonging to attack cruiser and such Delta Quadrant or 2003. Miranda-, Galaxy-, Intrepid-, Defi ant- the other powers in the 24th century vessels as a Hirogen hunter vessel and and Sovereign-class starships – as Trek universe, such as the bioship of the Borg queen’s command ship. Starship Spotter costs $16.00 in the well as less familiar ones such as the Species 8472, the Romulan D’Deridex- United States, $24.50 in Canada and £ Nebula- and Akira-class starships. class warbird, the Klingon Vor’cha-class My primary gripe about the book is that 9.99 in the United Kingdom. PAGE 18 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 AN ENTERPRISING REVIEW Commodore Tammy Willcox • Non-Prepubescent Television Viewer Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five

As Voyager entered its fi nal year, UPN got catsuit. Third, heels? Please! Vulcans other female crewmember. If Hoshi doesn’t between Neelix and the holographic doctor. I nervous; they needed a new Trek show. don’t dress to get prepubescent boys grow up and act like a woman, instead of wish they would have done something more They’d built the entire network around the horny. They can appeal to the younger a scared fi ve-year-old, I’ll be writing nasty original here. He has Neelix’s fascination Star Trek enterprise and they weren’t sure male audience without subjecting us to notes to the writers and Ms. Parks. with humans, as well as his happy, happy, they could survive without one. They won’t accentuated attributes and 3-inch stacked joy, joy attitude. Unfortunately, he also say that, of course, but we all know that’s heels. Jolene may make the character work As for Charles ‘Trip’ Tucker, played by has the holographic doctor’s sanctimonious what’s going on. So exit Voyager and enter in the end, but right now she’s too wooden, Conner Trinneer, I love this character! He’s bedside manner. I hope he develops his own Enterprise. too snide, and too antagonistic. She has such a smartass. Obviously, Berman and character, instead of playing off previous to work at what Leonard Nimoy seemed Gang are touting Trip, Archer and T’Pol as ones. Enterprise is the fi fth Star Trek series (sixth to do so effortlessly. She’s only two steps the trinity for the show, with Trip picking if you count the animated series). Berman above the wimpy Vulcan from Voyager (Jeri up McCoy’s comic foil lines. I got a real kick Anthony Montgomery’s Travis Mayweather, and company has entered bold new territory is in my opinion, Enterprise’s version of (note sarcasm) by developing a prequel Wesley. So far, I can’t stand him. I want to the original series. They’ve alternated him to go to a galaxy far, far away. If they’re between annoying and thrilling fans with counting on Mayweather to bring in the their various marketing tactics. Fans were young female audience, they had better go not amused to note that they had removed back and get another guy, because he doesn’t Star Trek from the title of the new show. cut the mustard. He’s more like French’s Promos that left out Captain Sisko garnered than Grey Poupon. so much negative attention that UPN reworked them to include him. The Aliens. I hate the way they portray the Vulcans. They show them as paranoid, Even so, teasers premiering over the summer antagonistic, secretive and overly emotional. brought an eager anticipation to the fans. Obviously, the writers have been watching The first episode, entitled Broken Bow, several different series from the rest of us. I was two hours long and brought in UPN’s liked the new Andorians though, (wiggling highest ratings ever. While fans moaned and antennae and all), and the Klingons were complained about the theme song, “Faith par for the course. I don’t quite know what of the Heart”, the too futuristic ship and to make of the new ‘super’ race featured in equipment, T’Pol’s wig and acting, and the the Broken Bow episode, but I’m looking now infamous ‘decontamination scene’, they forward to finding out who is trying to certainly haven’t stopped watching it. So rearrange the time line from the future. far, Enterprise is a run-away hit for UPN, as the fans eagerly await each episode. The ‘decontamination scene’, I mean, puh- lease! This was supposed to be pushing the I enjoy Enterprise, but then as everyone sexual envelope on TV? They need to watch knows, I’m easily amused. I actually like Farscape to take lessons if they want to do the theme song, though I did prefer The that. The only thing that was pushed by this Calling’s “Where ever you will go” that they scene was our patience. If you have to rub a used in the summer teasers. We bought goopy gel on yourself to get rid of possible The Calling’s CD, and when “Faith of the bacterium, don’t you think that you would Heart” comes out on CD, we’ll buy that, too. have to rub it everywhere… like in your hair, We just love keeping UPN going (note that the soles of your feet, or, surprise, surprise, sarcasm again). under the clothes? Not to mention, if a Vulcan did rub something on themselves, I was a big fan of Quantum Leap, and still they would do it with brisk, effi cient motions, watch the reruns, so I was thrilled to see not slow, attempting to be sexy (note that Scott Bakula as Archer. I don’t care how sarcasm one more time) slides across the many times someone says, “He’s no Captain The “Enterprise” Cast (l to r): Dominic Keating (Reed), Jolene Blalock (T’Pol), stomach and shoulders. Kirk.” Captain Kirk was a male chauvinist Anthony Montgomery (Mayweather), Scott Bakula (Archer), Linda Park (Sato), pig (sorry, Julie). If I’d worked for Kirk, I If Berman and Braga had a clue, they would Connor Trinneer (Tucker) and John Billingsle (Phlox) would have told him what he could do with have put Trip and T’Pol in a steamy gel Photo courtesy of UPN his ‘God’s gift to women’ attitude. Let’s shower together, it would have been far face it - Spock, McCoy, and Sulu were much more erotic, and more believable. And if better! Kirk only got the women because Taylor’s son - need we say more?), and is out of him getting knocked up by playing they want to push the sexual envelope, they they were looking to ‘share the power’ and poorly tied to The Undiscovered Country’s the equivalent of footsies in the sand with need to have Hoshi sleep with Sluggo if they ‘be the woman behind the man’. Valeris. the alien. They copped out though; it would want to catch up to Farscape. have been more fun to see him go through Anyway, I like Archer, so far. He gets Moving along to Linda Park’s character, an entire pregnancy, give birth, and have to However, despite my bashing, I’m optimistic involved in what’s happening on the ship, Hoshi. So far, she’s shown herself to be tote a little alien critter around the engine about the show overall. Hopefully, the knows how to motivate his people, has his weak, whining, childish, and just downright room. I look forward to watching more of actors will grow into their characters, and own hair, doesn’t need a girdle, and looks ready to be kicked out of the nearest airlock. Trip, as he has already become one of my really give excellent performances, although great in the shower. Hopefully, they did this just to show her favorites on the show. I certainly won’t be holding my breath on ‘growing’ as a member of the crew, and to a couple of them. The writers need Vulcan OK, love Archer, am still waiting to see on point out just how ‘new’ being out in space Dominic Keating’s Malcolm Reed. I want lessons and Berman needs to stop thinking T’Pol. First off, they need to ditch the really, is for the crew. more! I love to hear this guy talk. He blows with his nether regions. We’ll see as the really bad wig. Jolene’s own hair is fi ne; things up and he’s gorgeous. Give him more show continues if it improves, but of course, there’s no law that says Vulcans have to Frankly, I would have found this far more to do, give him his own episode! UPN doesn’t care as long as they get the have a black helmet on their head. Second, effective if one of the guys were having the ratings, and let’s face, it no matter how bad ditch the Vulcan version of Seven of Nine’s problem, instead of foisting it off on the only John Billingsley’s Dr. Phlox is a bad cross it might stink, we’ll still watch it. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 19 THE INVASION OF KFRG 95.1 Colonel Cyndi Temple • Chief Communications Officer, USS Centurion Artwork Created by Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger• STARFLEET Region Five

I know that a great many of you out Little did I know that after I spoke believe we’re expected.” She nodded lot of fun. there are Star Trek fans and Country with Scott that Roy called in with the and laughed a bit, but all the while Music fans. If you’re like most you’ve same idea. Scary to think that Roy and keeping her eyes focused to my right The moment came when they wanted got a favorite country music radio I were thinking alike, chills run down where an impressive looking Klingon to recreate our arrival live on the air. station that you listen to. For me that my spine just thinking about that. It stood. So once again we entered the room station is K-FROG 95.1 San Bernardino was all set; Roy and I were to be at the and we repeated our greeting. Roy California. studio at 8:20am the next morning. She took us down a hallway where as played the part wonderfully and you can imagine the word of a Klingon spoke in Klingon to Richard; while I’ve listened to K-FROG since moving So here it was, Friday the 28th, and and Federation Offi cer in the building Scott commented that their universal here some eight years ago from Los while my kids and Truman are getting spread like wildfire. We arrived at translator was down and asked if Angeles County. When I wake someone could translate. They up each morning, it’s part of were all looking right at me so my morning routine to turn on I translated for them and the the radio and get my daily dose listeners. of K-FROG and their “Morning Crew” which consists of the Scott asked us to introduce “Frogmen in the Morning” Scott ourselves. Roy told everyone and Bo, who provide the laughs, that he was Chancellor K’Teh and the great 12 in a row country from the IKA Nightblood and music that I enjoy. I get my up that by order of the High to the minute traffi c reports with Council, Richard Lee is named Donna Dower and of course I an Ambassador for the Klingon get the latest news, sports and Empire and presented him with weather with a BIG Star Trek Fan a beautifully framed certificate Richard Lee. stating just that.

On the morning of September Then my turn came. I told him 27th, I got up and turned on the that I was Colonel Cyndi Temple, radio to start my day as always, serving on board the Centurion but this day would bring some and then I presented him with a sad news to me and all the membership packet naming him other loyal listeners of K-FROG. an offi cial member of our ship. I We were saddened to hear that told the listeners that from this Richard Lee would be leaving day forward that KFRG 95.1 is the station on the 28th to pursue hereby named the Offi cial Radio his love of writing. Scott, from station of the USS Centurion. the “Frogmen” asked the loyal Ribbit: Pictured Left to Right: Frogman Bo, Klingon Chancelor K’Teh (Roy Henderson) of the IKA listeners to call in on the morning Nightblood, Newsman Richard Lee, Frogman Scott and Col. Cyndi Temple. The picture was taken Afterwards it was time for a of the 28th to bid fond farewell at KFROG 95.1 studios in Colton, California on Richard Lee’s last day with the station. picture and then time to say a to Richard Lee. What caught my Photo courtesy of Cyndi Temple sad good bye to a man who attention was that Scott asked for has provided the news, sports all the Star Trek fans out there and weather for 12 years to the to call in being that Richard is such ready for their day, I was getting ready the control room where she motioned loyal listeners of K-FROG 95.1 San a huge fan. for mine by getting into uniform and to Scott of our arrival. Sitting, was Bernardino California. gathering everything to take to the Richard Lee who when he saw us, had Being the impatient type I am, I didn’t station. Roy was doing the same thing; a look that could not be described here. Roy and I had a great time surprising want to wait until the 28th to call in, so only it took him a bit more time to get Roy greeted Richard in Klingon, and Richard Lee and are both saddened I picked up the phone and called the dressed in full Klingon; battlerobes, he was smiling from ear to ear at the to see him leave but wish him all the station. I told Scott that I had a great ridges and all. sight of us. I don’t think Scott, Bo and success in the word and who knows way to say in which to say good bye Liz knew what to expect because they maybe we’ll be seeing his name again to Richard a way that he would never The look of shock was on everyone’s were also shocked to see us. soon. We both want to thank the forget and asked if we could talk later faces as we entered the building and entire staff of KFROG Radio for the that day. Scott said he’d call me back boarded the elevator for the 3rd fl oor. They took us to an adjoining room wonderful treatment they gave us. later that night. Well after dropping Upon entering the K-FROG Offi ces the where we waited until the time arrived They are all wonderful people and off my husband BDR. Truman Temple lady behind the counter had a look of to introduce us live on the air. While I know they will miss the talented at work and my three kids at school I shock and surprise on her face. I mean waiting, people came in and visited Richard Lee, as will all of San got home and called the Chancellor of how often does a Klingon Ambassador with us, and asked about our outfi ts. Bernardino County who has been the IKA Nightblood. and a Federation Marine offi cer walk Richard came in and visited with us honored to hear him for the past 12 into your place of work? This lady for a moment more before going back years. Good Luck Richard Lee from I told him of my idea of showing up could not take her eyes off of us. So, on the air, of course Bo and Liz did the crews of the IKA Nightblood and in costume as a surprise for Richard. with me at attention, I told her “I the same. They were just great and a the USS Centurion. PAGE 20 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 REGION 3 MEMBERS WED IN LAS VEGAS Colonel Alex Trevino • USS Bexar Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region Five

Region 3 members, Colonel Alex at the Las Vegas Hilton. Everyone Trevino and SSgt Maria Helen Saldana, that was able to squeeze into the limo both from the USS Bexar in San did and we managed to convince the Antonio, Texas, left in the early driver to drop us off at the front door. morning hours for beautiful Las Vegas, While everyone spilled out of the limo, Nevada on October 23rd. curious onlookers stared at everyone in STARFLEET uniforms. We made The weather was absolutely perfect; our way through the casino, while not hot and not too cold. It took a while gamblers and other tourists smiled and to retrieve our bags but after we did, oohed and ahhed. we made our way to a taxi and on to the Las Vegas Hilton. We checked in, Making our way to the Experience, we freshened up then decided to start decided to hit Quark’s Bar. The happy checking things out. couple ordered appetizers for all our guests. By the way, they have some We hit a noon buffet then made our of the best hot wings I have tasted way to the Strip. We got to the County in a long while. Then we took the Courthouse and stood in line with the recommendation of trying a Warp- other couples getting married and got Core Breach. Let me tell you, it is The our wedding license. We actually met The happy couple: Alex and Maria H. Trevino, ready to tie the knot. Best Drink I Have Ever Had. Looking another couple from Texas there. at the photos, you see us sharing one. It is 10 ounces of different Bacardi liquors Checking on the time, it was almost mixed together served with dry ice for time to make our way back to the hotel the smoky, bubbly effect. to shower, dress and wait for the limo to take us to the wedding chapel. We laughed, mingled with the Ferengi’s, told stories, and got to know Contacting the 4th Brigade OIC, our newfound friends. The best thing Colonel Christopher Esquibel, he put about being in STARFLEET is that no me in contact with Colonel Richard matter where you are from, when you Passmore. Richard and his group meet up with other members you are including, Wendy Fillmore and family, friends for life. met us at the Little Chapel of the Flowers on the Las Vegas Strip. The highlight of the night was getting the huge group picture taken. We They provided an excellent Honor decided to have the Next Generation Guard. Of course, the Chapel Transporter setting and in groups attendants were only to eager to let of 2 to 4, had our pictures taken. them in being that they were armed Sharp Objects are non-optional: the 4th Brigade Honor Guard. Through the magic of photo software, with swords. the photographer was able to piece everyone into one picture. The guest list was distinguished by the attendance of BDR Sandy A few of us decided to make our way “Membership Processing” Berenberg through the experience attraction. Most and Gerry Sylvester from Region of our guests had to make their way 7. They had just recently attended home. We parted lifelong friends. The Dinky Con and were on their way to history of Trek was interesting as California via Las Vegas. well as checking out the props display. The ride itself was awesome. The wedding was wonderful. While I encourage everyone to try and make Maria and I fi nished up the paperwork the experience a definite vacation inside, our guests waited patiently spot. outside in the courtyard. Maria and I toast the members of We took pictures outside, both with Region 4 and Region 7 who know how the chapel photographer and our own to party, and hope that our paths cross personal cameras. Wendy Fillmore again real soon. I’ll be at the 2002 IC in took some excellent pics. Thanks, San Jose. Till then, as the lyrics of an Wendy! Eject, eject, eject: The newlyweds partake of the now infamous Warp old AC/DC song goes…. Core Breach drink. Next stop - The Star Trek Experience Photos courtesy of Alex Trevino Have a drink on me! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 21 REGION 7 CONFERENCE 2001 Fleet Captain J.C. Cohen• Regional Coordinator, Region 7 Artwork adapted by Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger• STARFLEET Region Five

It is my honor and privilege to give you got started with the posting of the colors There were a number of other panels that After the dinner, we had a Region 7 dance an after action report of the Region 7 and the singing of the national anthem. We afternoon as well. I was, unfortunately, and costume party. The range of outfi ts was Annual Conference, held this year in King also gave the pledge of allegiance and it drawn away on business and unable to wide, from traditional Halloween fare to of Prussia, Pennsylvania. was, perhaps, a little more moving then participate in these panels, but it is my Sci-fi convention fair to period pieces. The usual, with September 11th still raw in understanding that they went well, and winners of the evenings costume contest The weekend began with a Friday Night our minds. Regional news was delivered, effective brainstorming was the norm of were dressed as the Joker, Buzz Lightyear, fashion show, talent show, and mixer. The dignitaries and staff introduced, the roll the afternoon. In the evening, we had the and a “Fairy Godfather” (imagine wings fashion show was MCed by one of Region was called. It was then time for my fi rst annual awards dinner. In Region 7, because and a tommygun). The revelry lasted deep 7’s Vice-Regional Coordinator, Commander State of the Region address, and over all, of STARFLEET due dates, we hand out in to the night, and I fi nally gave up and Ed Tunis, and consisted of a number of it went very well. I proposed a number most awards during the earlier in the year packed it in at about 2:30 in the morning. interesting designs and outfits created of new programs in Region 7, and these conference Shore Leave, but the plaques I’m told that activity went on amongst by members of the host chapters of the programs formed the basis of discussion are kept in store for the Conference itself. It certain parties. conference. There were clothing for men for the rest of the weekend. was my pleasure to, in conjunction with the and women, girls and boys. awards coordinator Beryl Washinton, hand Sunday morning was a bit more subdued During the morning session, four Regional out the following awards: (how could it not be). The sectors Following the fashion show was a talent Commendations were handed out to (geographic breakdowns of the Region) show starring Region 7 members. A members of STARFLEET for their fi ne work Scholastic Acheivement Award: had their own meetings and shared what’s belly dancing routine by the lovely Emily on behalf of the Region. These awards Jessica Coyle in the works in their own chapters and Vosseller was followed by a comedy routine went out to Allyson Dyar, Sandy Berenberg, discussed how to foster communications by Martin Lessem (doing his own inimitable Lauren Milan, and Tony Rowley. They all Helping Hands Award: between the chapters. The Sector VRCs Sweedish Chef impression). Later in the got a big round of applause and certainly Gerry Sylvester ran their own meetings, while I, the RC, evening, we were all forced to endure the deserved it! wandered between them, answering what parody belly dancing by Emily’s husband, Junior Member of the Year: questions I could. Bob Vosseller, and his compatriots, After lunch, the panel sessions began. Mandy Halleman Pat Commune and Alex Rosenzweig Region 7 had a tremendously effective After that, it was time for the wrap up (STARFLEET’s own Chief of Shuttle Captain’s Call. In the hands and read by the Newsletter of the Year: session. Some last words were said, Operations). This reporter can only say that Commanding Offi cers of the Region were USS Justice fi nal announcements made, and the fl oor he is lucky that he was not forced to endure a number of proposals made that morning. was opened up for discussion, invites, humiliation by this team… that honor was The Commanding Offi cers expressed their Offi cer of the Year: congratulations, and so on. And, again reserved for former member of the group, concerns over these proposals and pointed Rick Driver typical of STARFLEET, members kept Michael Klufas. out both what they thought was effective adding one more thing… but after six tries, I and what they thought might cause Member of the Year: was able to declare the conference closed. Saturday morning the general meeting for problems. We also, as a Region, really came Dean Rogers the Region started at the early hour of 9 together to get at the root causes of these I’d like to thank the conference organizers AM. (Author’s note to future conference proposals and make modifications that Ship of the Year: for taking the time out of their lives to make organizers STARFLEET wide… general addressed those issues. I’m really proud a tie - USS Matrix and the USS Sovereign sure this event took place, and the Regional meetings at 1. Panels in the morning. Think of the gang in Region 7 for thoughtfully members for attending and participating about it.) After the STARFLEET standard considering what actions we will take Each received a stunning plaque of the and making the conference what it was. delay fi xing last minute bugs (like the hotel over the course of the next year to move Regional colors, except for Newsletter which I hope to see many of you, Region 7 and forgetting to get us a United States fl ag) we forward. received a handsome framed certifi cate. beyond, at next year’s conference!

My one suitcase and I (long standing joke Other highlights for me: there) made the long trek from Tennessee • Subbing for Tony at the marine meeting, to Pennsylvania for the R7 Conference. REGION 7 CONFERENCE 2001 and surviving the Q&A We couldn’t get into our room yet, so • Tony’s Commendation Award for all Tony took me on a mini-tour of the area. his work for the region First stop was Valley Forge. The autumn Fleet Captain Kimi Brooks•USS Malverne • Being appointed as R7 Calendar Coord- colors was in full force. Seeing the a successful one and it was worth the long www.geocities.com/ncojynx, as well as a inator restored cabins that housed the soldiers trip for me. The conference IDs looked like link to the Malverne’s Science Department. • Begging JC at least twice to forgive me only hinted at the hardships they suffered. a toe tag, which went with the theme. My She was awarded the Region 7 Science for my transgressions There are tours, a very nice museum, and “death” was from “Dating Tony”. Everyone Cadet and Marine Cadet of the Year. • Watching Pat, Alex and Bob dance they show a short fi lm about what it was seemed to enjoy him or herself and got into Morgan is in the 8th grade at Ketron Middle • Recruiting two members to the 53rd like at that time. Of course there’s the the spirit of things. I’d never seen such School where her favorite subject is study Starchasers obligatory gift shop. enthusiasm at any other Conference I’d hall. She has just sent off for her Offi cers • Making lots of new friends and seeing been to in the past. So many dressed in Training School exam and looks forward old ones Next stop was the remaining cabin of the costume for the dance, and such variety, to being an offi cer. Swedish settlement. It’s only open on the that only made it even more of a success. Trying to postpone leaving as long as weekends, so we had to be content with MCPO Michelle Neigut is our Counselor, possible, I opted to take a later bus home. peeking through the windows. The site Neither of the Malvene Cadets who where she has been a lot of help to the Tony took me down to the Delaware River is small, nothing fancy, but still a facet had won awards could be there for the CMO. Michelle was awarded R7 Medical to see his trophy, the USS New Jersey. of the varied history of the area. More ceremony. Larry and I both accepted for Cadet and Captain’s Assistant of the Year. Mike Smith and he has an ongoing rivalry information can be found at http:// our daughters, and I don’t know who was She’s in the 6th grade, loves Harry Potter, over this boat…um, ship! After a www.biderman.net/log.htm. more proud. That was the best part of the and her bio can be found on the Malverne’s lovely Chinese dinner, Tony took my one weekend for me! Medical site, http://www.geocities.com/ suitcase and me to the station. Finally we’re able to get in our room and uss_malverne/Medical.html. Recently unpack. The conference was a blast. The MCPO Morgan Kirby is the Chief Science Michelle’s extensive Harry Potter collection I don’t know when I’ll make it back up staff outdid themselves on throwing such offi cer and her bio can be found at http:// was on display at a local library. there, but I was missing it before I left. PAGE 22 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 THE INTERVIEWS With Vice Admiral Jonathan “Gumby” Simmons

Vice Admiral Gumby sits at the desk in his fall conference, they always have fun! with you. But we probably get .... mmm.... limit, so I try to avoid bookstores. Luckily I office at FleetHQ… He looks at the roster Gumby: That many folks at a summit has maybe 10 a week? It fl uctuates, depending work in a library and can indulge that way of scheduled interviews and a smile forms GOT to be a blast! on what’s going on. I see more notifi cations without having to pile them up in stacks on on the clay lips. He reaches across the desk for CQs when a new issue’s been released. the fl oor. I’ve also become a collector and grabs the blinking PADD-CAM on his Gumby: Speaking of RC’s... Now that The “I want my CQ” emails go to the Comm of bears. One in particular keeps popping desk. Carolyn has resigned as R1RC… Who do queue so I don’t see those. up at Fleet events. He’s a confi dant of RCR5 you think will be next? Gumby: Understandably! Scott Akers. (I’m waiting for Burlington to Name: Pierce, Joan Joan: As of an email the other day from Robb Joan: I just checked with Greg; he said we’ve announce he’s running for CS.) Rank: Fleet Captain Jackson, 4 people had accepted nominations received 400 requests since the beginning Gumby: HAHAHAHA! Current Assignment: HelpDesk Director, for RC. They all have good attributes for of the year STARFLEET being RC. Gumby: Wow! That *was* fast helpdesk Gumby: Where do you see R1 in 5 years? Gumby: So no matter who ends up with it... service! Joan: Oh, good question .... Faboo Girl, HelpDeskChick, Flaptain Joan… R1 wins, right? Gumby: I occasionally ask a good one or no matter what you call her, she is always Joan: Exactly! Gumby: What is your biggest pet peeve? two. there to help members find what they are Gumby: Outstanding! Joan: Period? Or with HelpDesk/ Joan: Yeah, I saw that one slip in. looking for – Even when you thought you STARFLEET? With HelpDesk, it’s not being Gumby: got a better one too. knew where to find it! Join us as we have Gumby: Now what exactly is it that you do able to get an answer back to someone in Joan: Where do I see R1 in 5 years… Hmmm ourselves a good old fashioned Kentucky for the STARFLEET HelpDesk? what I think is a reasonable amount of time. .... Hopefully with new chapters in some of sit down… Joan: Ahhh, I’m the director for the HelpDesk. For life in general, we don’t have that much the states that are light or empty. I’d love That means I not only look at tickets myself space. it if somehow we could hold mini-summits Gumby: Joan, Welcome and thanks for and try to resolve them, but I also assist in Gumby: STARFLEET… but I’m with ya on where more people could get to the event. taking time out of your busy day to chat shunting them to the various folks who try to the life in general... Though I’ve no idea how practical that for a bit! resolve problems. Sometimes it’s as easy as Joan: That we all live so far away. I want would be, or if people would be interested. I Joan: LOL! I’m glad to be here, Gumby. providing a URL and other times it’s digging transporters, already!! It’s great that we have think because we are so large, we face some around to find out exactly who does that this wonderful diversity within Fleet. But challenges like that. But, as Region 4 and Gumby: And we’re glad to have ya! Let’s just for Fleet. man, it’s hard to visit with folks! I’d love Region 5 have shown, you *can* throw a big start from the beginning... how long have to be able to chapter hop and go to different party and have folks come. (for example, you been a member of STARFLEET? Gumby: What’s it like? Give me a day in the events. I’ve enjoyed the ones I’ve done, and Western Conference also known as Dinky Joan: How handy I pulled up my ‘Fleet life of the HelpDesk... I’d love to do more. When you go to a Fleet Con.) resume! I joined STARFLEET in 1988. I Joan: Well, I log in. Then I go to the event, it’s like reunioning with friends you Gumby: Been there, done that... twice :) was one of the founding members of the general HelpDesk queue. There are several weren’t sure were friends. Whether it’s Joan: I hope to make it there one year. The shuttle Pegasus, Louisville KY, shuttling off queues, CompOps, Comm, among others. I hiking up some slippery trail in Ithaca NY, whining when I tell folks I can’t go ... well, of the USS Constellation in Paducah KY. The look at a ticket, see if it’s something I can or bouncing across a lake on the way home it’s almost too much! Pegasus later became the USS Questar. answer, and if so, I do so. If it needs to go from an IC and watching water splashing all to another department, like, CompOps or over the cars. That feeling of camaraderie is Gumby: What thoughts do you have on Gumby: What’s it like being in the largest ShOC, I put it in that queue, also sending a great! Actually, I would like to tout a couple STARFLEET’s future? region of STARFLEET? note to the person originating the ticket that of things. Like looking beyond the fun in your Joan: If Burlington is elected CS, we’re in Joan: Well, it’s interesting. Because we’re I’m transferring it and the other department local chapter(s) to regional and international trouble! Burlington’s got a one track mind such a large region, it’s often very hard to get will be getting back with them. If I’ve got a events. And not being able to indulge it ... honey! most of us together for events. On the plus question about where it goes I usually tap more is ... Peevish! I’m looking forward to Gumby: Hehehe. side, when we do go, it’s a lot of fun! Because Greg Trotter. (OK, I grab him by the virtual heading west for IC in 2002. I’ve met some Joan: Actually, I think we’re moving forward for most folks, it’s a bit of an adventure, and lapels and demand info, but that’s probably of the Western IC folks, and I want to meet and doing well. We’re still working on some of us are meeting each other for the more than everyone needs to know. ) more. keeping folks informed and involved as very fi rst time in person. We may have only Gumby: AlllllRighty then Gumby: And that was to be my next much as they want to be on a regional and seen names in a shared newsletter exchange Joan: Seriously, Greg, and originally Greg and question? international level. Of course, folks are always or regional newsletter. Mike Malotte, are great at helping out. Mike Joan: Oh? Which, IC? :) involved on a chapter level. and Greg burned through a lot of tickets when Gumby: Duh! Gumby: Do you have any regional traditions my PC wasn’t able to access the HelpDesk Joan: Yeah, I heard some green guy designed Gumby: Finally, do you have anything to in R1? If so what? fully earlier this year. We also ask folks to the IC logo ... say to the Fleet? Joan: LOL! Traditions? Well, I can think of check back with us and let us know if there’s Gumby: I have been blamed for that, yes. :) Joan: Get involved! Branch out! Make two that go with Summits. a problem still with a ticket. We want to friends within your chapter, your region, Gumby: Muahahahahaha get all tickets resolved. It’s not an Us-Them Gumby: What is your take on the new Trek internationally! Don’t think inside the box. Joan: Apparently in the very first summit situation. We’re all We. series? Who is your favorite character? There’s so much creativeness that we admire memo or invite, I don’t remember which Gumby: Mike Malotte I have known for a Joan: Ah, well, Enterprise has been a bit of in Star Trek that we can utilize in STARFLEET. because I didn’t see it current Acting RC Willy long time... he is a wonderful person. I just a disappointment, but that’s solely due to Don’t be afraid to go out and make new Smith made a typo. Which, alas, I can’t tell recently met Greg and he is a good guy. vagaries of life and my temperamental VCR. friends. Heck, exploring our strange new you about for the record, since this is a family Joan: They’re both sweeties. Although I’ve only been able to watch a few eps, but world can be *almost* as much fun as publication. But it was darn funny! It I’ve just probably destroyed their manly egos those I watched, I liked. I admit to being galloping across the galaxy! And, best of all, came up as a recurring joke every summit. by saying so. fascinated by Hoshi. Her fears, her fascination that goes for life too! You know, the one we Gumby: Hehehehehe with language, I fi nd that neat. I’ve not seen do when we’re not in the Fleet universe. Joan: One other with Summits is that we Joan: Either that, or they are blushing. enough of the others to really judge. Gumby: Oh, *THAT* one! prefer, just like they do at IC, to have fi re drills. Joan: Yeah, that one, sorry. Ours usually take place during the dance. Gumby: Could you give us the HelpDesk Gumby: What is this “Faboo” thing I keep Oh, and we like to have people wounded email addy for the folks out there? hearing about? Gumby: Joan, it’s been a pleasure! Can’t during Summits. Well, not _like_ to have Joan: I can indeed! It’s very easy to remember: Joan: As far as Faboo, it’s just a fun thing wait to give ya a big ol’ hug at IC 02! them wounded; it’s just usually someone gets helpdesk@sfi .org. between some friends. Joan: Ditto, Gumby! *HUGS* are awaiting wounded. We give a Purple Heart award/ you! medal to those hurt at Summits. It’s on the Gumby: So, how is the HelpDesk going? Gumby: What is your favorite thing to do on Region 1 Awards page. I believe, too, the How many requests for assistance does the your day off? Besides STARFLEET :) * * * phrase “ducks in a row” was also begun HD get? Joan: Oh, several things ... I love bargain at the R1 Summits. R1 also has a lot of Joan: Hmmm, you know, I don’t do stat stuff, shopping. I love book buying, but I’m on a Who would you like to see interviewed? Send enthusiasm. When folks go to a summit, or a so I’d have to check with Greg and get back pretty strict “no more books” self-imposed your nominations to: gumby@sfi .org THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 23 DINKYCON II AND THE REGION 7 C Western Conference Logo Sean O’Day • Reg

Scenes from the 2001 Western Conference Top Left: Lisa Tintle instructs new arrivals that they WILL have fun. Or else. Top: Stewart Allgar takes home the grand prize in the Charity Raffl e, a Bath’let singed by Michael Dorn. Photos courtesy of Keira Russell-Strong Top Right: Norman DeRoux, Ramon Macias, Sanford Berenberg and Stephen Idell enjoy the sights and sounds of the Biggest Little City in the World. Photo courtesy of Sanford Berenberg Right Middle: Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons is in a proper state of preparedness, no matter the location or the circumstances. Photo courtesy of Lionel Smith Bottom : Rihannsu t’Rahaen’fvil of the RSE, seen here with Julia and Alyssa Clawson, prove once again that Romulans aren’t all bad. Photo courtesy of Keira Russell-Strong Bottom Left: RC R4 Ed Nowlin introduces our visiting dignitaries known as (from left to right ) Les, Marlene, Mark A. , Mike and Mark V. Photo courtesy of Sanford Berenberg Left Middle: Nancy Lynch of the USS Mir poses in front of the USS Stormbringer logo along with the OTHER Gumby. Photo courtesy of Keira Russell-Strong

Right Bottom: The subjct of this issues STARFLEET Interview (see page 23), Fleet Captain Joan E. Pierce is shown holding young Zachary Rickard. Photo courtesy of Joan E. Pierce

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Blackmail Material from the 2001 Region 7 Conference

Top: The Bi-coastal Sanford Berenberg poses with Martin Lessem and Larry Neigut. A tip from the CQ Fasihon editor: the hat has gotta go! Photo courtesy of Mark H. Anbinder Top Right: Emily Vosseller gets ready to dazzle all of R7 With her Belly-dancing prowess. The CQ Fashion Editor wouldn’t change a thing here. No siree! Photo courtesy of Bob Vosseller Middle Right : Alex Rosenzweig, Pat Comune, Mary Croak and Bob Vosseller get ready to dazzle all of Region 7 with THEIR Belly-dancing prowess (or lack thereof). The CQ Fashion Editor would suggest changes too numerous to list here. Photo courtesy of Mark H. Anbinder Bottom Right: Michael Klufas and Mark Anbinder, after witnessing the stellar belly-dancing of the above combo hold onto each other in hopes of making the horror go away. Ever the opportunist, Mr. Klufas opts to take the oppertunity to lift Mark’s wallet. Or something to that effect. Photo courtesy of Mark H. Anbinder Bottom Middle: “Disco” Dean Rogers gets down with his funky self. Right on, Brother! The CQ Fashion Editor has a coupon from Supercuts, if anyone here needs it... Photo courtesy of Mark H. Anbinder Bottom Left : Amanda Caelynn Murphy, newly-born daughter of Kris and SFMC Deputy Comandant Aaron Murphy, displays impecable fashion sense at an early age. Photo courtesy of Aaron Murphy

THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 25 IC 2002: ARE WE THERE YET? Vice Admrial Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • IC 2002 Press Relations Officer Artwork adapted by Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • STARFLEET Region 17

T-8 months and counting… are available for Pre-Order, they are full Chrissy Killian at [email protected] color embroidered White Polo Shirts, selling So… plan now to attend the SFI International STARFLEET Region 4 and friends continue for $25.00. Pricing And Registration: Conference and SFMC International Muster working hard to bring you the 2002 now! Our operators are standing by! SFI International Conference and SFMC Go To http://www.ic2002.org to check out Adults before 12/31/01: International Muster! As you know by now, these updates. $30.00 “The Road to Our Future Starts Here” the event will be held in sunny, scenic San Adults after 12/31/01 Jose, California from August 1st through Online Registrations... $35.00 Your STARFLEET IC2002 Team the 4th at the luxurious 4 Star Doubletree Online Registration: Online Registration Hotel. The Doubletree has hosted many with Various Registration Options and Child Registration IC2002 Chair Person Sci-Fi events (including some major SFI ones Packages are now available online. Online $15.00 Fleet Captain Chrissy Killian like the 1989 STARFLEET IC) throughout Registration payments are available through CO, USS PeaceKeeper the years and has a reputation for being PAYPAL Only. Adult Sat. Night Banquet Email: [email protected] very “fan friendly”. $35.00 Panels & Discussions... Vice Chair/Operations Chair NEWSFLASH! The hotel begins taking Do you have anything to say? Panels and Child (12 & under) Banquet Fleet Captain Pete Briggs reservations starting on Dec 1st! Call 1-800- Workshops are still in planning stages. If $16.00 Shuttle Raven’s Claw 222-TREE and specify the STARFLEET IC you’d like to preside over a panel, please Email: [email protected] 2002 Rate! contact our contact our Programming Chair, Supporting (non attending) Jerry Tien at [email protected]. $15.00 Public Relations Chair Room rates are only $95.00 per night… VAdm. Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons quite a bargain! And did we mention the Programming Ideas... Away Teams… CO, USS Stormbringer, Vice Chief, SFI 505 recently remodeled guest rooms or Things you wanna see? Events your chapter There are many attractions within a short Shuttle Operations the 30,000 sq ft of meeting and convention wants to sponsor? If so, then contact driving distance and even walking distance Email: [email protected] space? Add to that an honest to goodness our Programming Chair, Jerry Tien at too! Your IC2002 TEAM is planning away sushi bar, coffee shop, 5 different dining [email protected]. teams for guided tours and group rates for Information Technology Chair options and the ever-popular bar and you certain attractions. These will be announced Commander Larry A. Barnes end up with an experience unparalleled Program Book Advertising… in upcoming press releases. Listed below Ops/Recruiting Offi cer, USS PeaceKeeper in SFI history! The Offi cial IC2002 “Your Program Guide are some of these attractions: Email: [email protected] to the Future” is now in the planning stages. Fisherman’s Wharf The San Francisco Bay Area is represented If you require advertising space, please San Jose Museum of Art Registration Chair by a variety unique landmarks, buildings contact our PR Chair, Johnathan Simmons Capitola Beach Fleet Captain Ramon Macias and structures. The Golden Gate Bridge, at [email protected] Japanese Gardens R4 Communications Chief Alcatraz Island and Fisherman’s Wharf are Winchester Mystery House Email: [email protected] but a few of the things that immediately We Need You… conjure up images of San Francisco’s distinct Want to Help? We can always use an extra Just to name a few that are within about Transportation Chair and appealing character. But the rest of the hand. Any help anyone has to offer is gladly an hour’s drive or less! Go to the website Fleet Captain Boyd Harmon Bay area, including the cities of Oakland, accepted and appreciated. If you’d like to and take the online poll and tell us what CO, USS Onizuka San Jose and Santa Clara, also offers a volunteer for IC2002, contact the IC Chair, YOU want to do! Email: transportation @ic2002.org variety of great attractions and activities. Programming Chair Some attractions in the vicinity of the hotel Commodore Jerry Tien include Paramount’s Great America theme CO, USS Eagle - Region 4 Vice RC park, the Intel Technology Museum and Email: [email protected] much, much more! Read on! Treasurer and Fund Raising Website News... Captain Glenda Werner IC2002 Announce List: This is a list for Medical Offi cer, USS PeaceKeeper general news and announcements available Email: [email protected] for “Joe Member” to subscribe too. This list can be subscribed to via the IC webpage. STARFLEET Marine Corp Liaison This is a NON-interactive list, it is for Colonel Jim Monroe distribution of news and announcements USS Centurion only, and cannot be used for online Email: [email protected] discussions. EC / AB Liaison Polls: Online Polls have been added. Take Rear Admiral Ed Nowlin the fi rst Poll and help us decide what types Region 4 RC - CO, Cascade Station of away teams you want!!! Email: [email protected]

Great Stuff Store: A Full line of IC2002 For even more information via US Mail, Merchandise is available for purchase. write to: Sweat Shirts, Tank Tops, Tote Bags, Mugs, Pokey was busy seeing another horse about a man: The IC 2002 Committee Mouse Pads and much much more. Be sure (back, l to r): James Monroe, Ramon Macias, Ed Nowlin, Charles and Glenda 2002 STARFLEET IC 2002 to check it out! Ask Chrissy about our Werner, Jerry Tien. Front: Boyd Harmon, Larry Barnes, Chrissie Killian PO Box 4394 limited edition Playing Cards too! and Johnathan Simmons Visalia, CA 93278-439 Photo courtesy of the Cindi Temple Polo Shirt Pre-Order: IC2002 Polo Shirts PS. Have you marked your calendar yet? PAGE 26 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 STARFLEET REGION 2 SUMMIT VII Commodore Pete Mohney • Regional Coordinator, STARFLEET Region 2 Artwork adapted by Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger • STARFLEET Region 5

March 8-10, 2002 Columbus, Georgia and Flag Rank promotion ceremony include: auction items or buy them outright, The USS DaVinci and Chattahoochee will follow. • Workshops on recruiting, media, check out the Quartermaster’s offerings, Station are proud to host the 2002 costuming, Marines, cadets, and much see what the Marines have for sale, and Region 2 Summit! Along with regularly Two registration packages are available more. Panels are held all through have custom-made airbrush designs scheduled Region 2 workshops, fun, for the entire weekend or Saturday Saturday and Sunday morning on put on a shirt. and events, we will have on-site games, only. There is a discount for children subjects of interest to fans, costumers, and a Friday night Hospitality Suite, aged 7 to 12 and children under 7 are ships’ offi cers, regional and • Become the Great Dalmuti for a year! which will be crewed by the host free. All registrations for the banquet international staff, newsletter Friday night will again feature a high- chapter of the 2003 Summit, scheduled package must be made by February publishers, modelers and those spirited competition to see who is the to be held in Alabama. On Friday night 15th, 2002, as we must inform the interested in forming new STARFLEET greatest of all the Dalmutis and who you can meet new Region 2 friends caterer of the number of servings to chapters. is the lowest of the peasants. Put your and reacquaint yourself with those you provide. So if you want to dine with nobility on the line for a chance to wear already know. the offi cers and crew of Region Two, • Enjoy a fi rst class dining experience at the crown! you must pre-register! the banquet! An excellent three-course Saturday morning we will welcome banquet is served on Saturday Night, • Bid at the annual charity and Region 2 new shuttles and newly commissioned When ordering Summit T-Shirts, in followed by a variety of desserts, with fund raising auction. Dozens of unusual chapters. Saturday afternoon activities order to guarantee your size, you all offi cers in their best uniforms. items from Star Trek and other sci-fi will include games and the annual must pre-pay when you register. A will be auctioned to support the Region Region 2 Auction. This auction always limited number of Summit T-shirts will • Honor the annual Region 2 Awardees and to make our annual donation to includes dozens and dozens of great be available at the Summit. See the and cheer for your ship! Each year charity. Autographed photos, books, Star Trek items and other sci-fi registration form for details. the awards for newsletters, academic CDs, software, games, toys and many memorabilia, many which you will achievers, and the year’s best crew, other unusual items that you’ll see never see anywhere else! Register early and be eligible for officers and chapters are given out, nowhere else will be on the block at the monthly drawings for Auction Bucks, along with promotions for the hard- auction, and part of the proceeds will The Saturday evening banquet will ten-dollar gift certifi cates you can spend working members of ships from all the go to charity. consist of a three-course meal, including at the Saturday afternoon auction! states of the region. salad, choices of main course, and The Summit will be held at the Sheraton dessert. The annual Summit Awards Activities throughout the weekend • Shop at the Region 2 Store! Bid on Inn Columbus Airport, located on I-185 at the airport. The hotel is close to commercial, entertainment and shopping areas. Guests at this Sheraton REGION 2 SCIENCE NEWS: CAVES AND CAVE LIFE Inn enjoy complimentary morning coffee (Monday-Friday) and access to By Members of the USS Spiritwalker, USS Dräkenfire and USS Wernher von Braun the nearby gym is free for guests. The weekend of September 21-23 was the two ships had gone their separate ways, and possesses the world’s largest natural the Spiritwalker/Dräkenfi re meeting in everyone was tired and worn out. (not-man-made) entrance or opening. Columbus lies on the border between Decatur, Alabama. After the meeting, There was also evidence near the entrance Georgia and Alabama; it was some members of both groups ate supper * * * to the cave of two distinct human established as a port on the outdoors and later had a candlelight occupations -- one by Native Americans Chattahoochee River in 1828. service to welcome in the fall season. On Four crewmembers of the U.S.S. Wernher and one by prehistoric humans -- that was Saturday, September 22, members of both von Braun (NCC-72069) recently uncovered by university archaeological All rooms Include AM/FM alarm groups went to see Cathedral Caverns participated in an Away Mission to digs. We also learned of some other clock, iron and ironing board, in-room for their Region 2 Science Project. After scenic Cathedral Caverns near Woodville, features of the cave including: a huge movies, and television with cable. going through the Cathedral Caverns, AL. The Away Team consisted of Ron formation named ‘Goliath’ thought to the group had a picnic on the grounds Zuckerman (crewmember), Rich Trulson be as old as the earth itself, a ‘frozen of the Cathedral Caverns Park. On (CO), Joanie Daniel (CMO), and Don Daniel waterfall’, a stalagmite forest, a expansive The Address for the Convention Hotel the way back to Decatur, after leaving (Chief of Sciences) who also served as opening taller than 7 stories in height, is: the Cathedral Caverns Park, the group shuttle pilot for this mission. and evidence of present of (bat) and past stopped and had fun working their way (shark tooth embedded in the roof of Sheraton Inn Columbus Airport through a cornfi eld shaped like a maze. After obtaining inexpensive sustenance cave) animal habitation. 5351 Simons Boulevard (fast food), the crew departed Huntsville Columbus, Georgia 31904 To get through the cornfi eld maze one in an Earth-bound shuttle for the cavern The team emerged from the cave, had to fi nd the little numbered squares, at about 1340 hours. The team arrived completing that part of the mission at Tel: (706) 327-6868 then answer the question to determine safely at their destination at 1415 hours approximately 1710 hours (the hike out which way to turn. It was an interesting and encountered a brief delay as the cavern of the cave was more of a workout that Fax: (706) 327-0041 way to go through a maze. The manpower (read g-u-i-d-e) shortage. The the trek into the cave). All members of Spiritwalker/Dräkenfire did not stop entourage entered the cavern to begin the the team agreed that the tour had been See www.region2.sfi.org for data there. When back in the Huntsville roughly 90-minute tour at 1515. interesting, entertaining, and educational on the Summit and links to the area, the ships stopped and browsed (fun). For those who haven’t visited Region 2 Chapters and Staff, and for though some small unique gift shops. The team heard some amusing anecdotes this cavern, we would recommend it. downloadable registration forms in When fi nally returning to Decatur, before and learned several interesting facts from The team headed back to Huntsville at various formats, or you may email me breaking up, the group stopped and ate their informative and entertaining guide. 1715 hours and arrived back at about privately at [email protected] and I Chinese food. By the time the members of Cathedral Cavern was once privately owned 1750 hours. will email forms or mail them USPS. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 27 REGION 15 THE LITTLE REGION THAT COULD CHUGS UP THE MOUNTAIN IN 2001 By Fleet Captain Cindi DeMidio • Public Relations Director, Region 15 For Another Year The Little Region That Could has had a really full and interesting year. Beginning with the retirement of RC Joe Ruttar after IC2000 New England and the installation of RC Rich Nacaula at United Fan Con last year, all the way through the recruitment and charity drive at the recent UFC, the Little Region That Could is still chugging up the mountain, not to the chant of “I Think I Can” but “We Can, Did, And Will Again.” What will we do next year? Every little thing that we do...it just keeps getting better.

All Pictures Courtesy of Rich DeMidio, Eric Storch, Cindi DeMidio (USS Tsunami) and Kandyleigh Provencher (USS O’Bannon).

Below: 1. August 2001: USS O’Bannon and USS Tsunami lead the Region in the Maine State Parade and Hudson Old Home Days Parade 2. August 2001: Region 15 Karaoke Party “Paradise By Dashboard Lights” 3. September 2001: Region 15 at King Richards Faire. July/August 2001: Presentation of the check to the New October 2001: Regional Halloween Party. Jar-Jar never England Deaf Camp from IC2000 and USS O’Bannon 4. November 2001: Region 15 raises $433 for charity by liberally applying pies to the looked this good. for $2655.99. visages of prominent members.

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PAGE 28 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 REGION 7 AMBASSADOR REVEALS HIMSELF Ensign Adam Greenberg • USS Osiris, STARFLEET Region 7 Hi, my name is Adam Greenberg. I I, myself, am physically disabled. This For information on Lymphedema, conference here for Region 7 and am an Ensign in Communications originally happened in 1996, but due please check out: http://www. then open it up to the entire fl eet. on the U. S. S. Osiris, and now the to gross negligence it wasn’t found lymphnet.org. Well big hopes come from big Ambassador for Region 7. I have out until 1999. dreams. So, I start small with a been meaning to write this little Ok, that’s enough about me, now fundraiser to build up the treasury. introduction about myself for quite Since then I have been diagnosed with onto the matters at hand. I hope to I hope everyone can jump onto the sometime, however, mitigating a bilateral circulatory failure called accomplish a few things for Region 7. bandwagon and work with me to circumstances hadn’t allowed me Lymphedema, which causes all fl uids Most of all within the Osiris, I hope make SFI a name to be known, the opportunity until now. to re-pool back into my legs, as well as to create some wonderful events that not just as Star Trek Fans, but a spinal stenosis and serious arthritis could very well become annual or something that can be fun for First, I guess I should tell you about in the lumbar area, causing my spinal bi-annual events. One current idea everyone including those who aren’t myself. I am a native New Yorker, column to crumble and practically that I am working on is a fundraiser members. and have a wonderful family locally obstruct my mobility. called “Interstellar Bowl”. consisting of my Mom - Susan, my For more information, I can be Dad - Jacob, and my younger brother As it turns out now, unfortunately This will be raising money for amFAR contacted at the following email - David; and now the friends I’ve all of my communications are going - The American Foundation for Aids address: region7ambassador made on the Osiris and through to be online or via email depending Research. Hopefully, I can raise money @onebox.com. I will open up an SFI. on where I have to travel to or the and awareness toward research and IRC channel called SFI-R7 so that availability of a ride since I can’t drive safety. That’s all I am going to say people can come in and chat and I guess you could say it’s a typical, myself or take public transportation. about that for now, as even I don’t meet me, mostly so I can meet you normal American family, but we’ve have the complete information yet. I and associate names with ships, etc. got the combined sense of humor I guess I should mention that I’m 32 will say this: it is open to the entire that would make Eddie Murphy years old, hold an Associates Degree Region 7 area as well as anyone else. I look forward to hearing from seem tame if he left out all the in liberal arts and English and plan to all of you and eventually meeting “remarks”. re-attend college over the Internet. Other things I hope to do is run a everyone.

GETTING A LIFE THE HARD WAY: THE MIND MELD By Rear Admiral Keira Russell-Strong• USS Alioth, STARFLEET Region 17 William Shatner’s new on-line project he was being thanked for. When she is “The Mind Meld.” I found this told him it was for the roses Nimoy amusing, as the newsletter of the USS turned and glared at Shatner. I guess Alioth of Region 17, of which I am the at the age of 70 that they don’t CO, is also “The Mind Meld.” have the energy to hide bicycles anymore. William Shatner said that the idea of the Mind Meld was his and Shatner is very passionate about the the original purpose was to have Nerine Shatner Fund established for something of Shatner/Nimoy that women with alcohol abuse problems. they could both treasure. The end Every dollar donated to the fund of “The Mind Meld” has Nimoy goes for the treatment of the women. reaching out and hugging Shatner, Checks can be made out to the fund and Shatner reciprocating. When I and mailed to: told Shatner that was probably my favorite part of the video, Shatner Nerine Shatner Memorial Fund said that it made him cry when it C/O MCTS was taped. The video was taped Attn: Victor Meschures over a four-hour period at the home 760 North La Cienega Blvd. of Leonard Nimoy. It was very Los Angeles, Ca. 90069 spontaneous and full of emotion for both. Shatner feels great about some new movie projects that he has coming Shatner chose to promote and sell Two Old Friends (Riiiight!): Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner out. “Groom Lake” will be out in the video on line exclusively through Photo courtesy of WilliamShatner.com January. He wrote and produced this the Creative Light web site. I met movie about a woman who fi nds she Mr. Shatner a few years ago in Salt has been thinking of doing a similar with him (Shatner) anymore. So, he is terminaly ill, goes to Groom Lake, Lake City, before the PriceLine.com type interview with Patrick Stewart. gets to Nimoy through Nimoy’s wife. and fi nds that there may be life after venture. He said that he had several Shatner said that Nimoy dearly loves death. He also mentioned “Shot or ideas for the use of the Internet. Shatner said that he doesn’t play his wife and when she received roses be Shot.” “Showtime” stars Robert PriceLine.com and the Creative Light practical jokes on Nimoy anymore with a note signed Leonard she thanked DeNiro and Eddie Murphy and Mr. are two of the ideas he has had. He because Nimoy doesn’t have patients her husband. He wanted to know what Shatner will also be in this movie.

THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 29 ACTIVATE THE QUANTUM SLIPSTREAM! Fleet Captain David Klingman • USS Hawkeye, STARFLEET Region 1 Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5

One of the things I have come to remind January myself of this year in particular is why I On a casual evening in January, Les and am in STARFLEET and fandom in general Dee Rickard and several of the members and why I have had such an excellent year of USS Hawkeye joined each other for getting to know people and go places, and dinner in Winston-Salem NC for no other so I thought (with the permission of you reason than to connect, spend time with as readers) I would introduce you all to each other and enjoy a good meal and what for me has been an excellent year each others company. Seeing my own CO in STARFLEET. (Wendy Gilliatt) receive a promotion to Commodore in the weeks following was First, let me say that I have met some excellent and getting my own promotion excellent and kind people this year and to Fleet Captain from Les himself was gotten to know others in particular, and equally cool. I wanted to take the time to thank those people and introduce you to them, some of International Space Station Exhibit, them you already know. A special thanks Charlotte NC- July to my new and existing friends Scott Members of USS Alaric came down to Akers, Amy Alexander, Mark Anbinder, Charlotte NC to join members of USS JC Cohen, Allyson Dyar, Wendy and The 2001 IC Breakfast Club (l to r): Joan Pierce, Alex Rosenzweig, Rachel Hornet and USS Hawkeye for the ISS Vernon Gilliatt, Thom Hucks (CO of Peterson, JC Cohen, Mark Anbinder, David Klingman and Teri Smith. Exhibit, a traveling exhibit featuring the USS Hornet), Matt Myers, Carolyn a tour of parts of the ISS. It also “Moogie” Peters (Ops Chief, USS Hornet), includes information about its launch Greg Phillips (Ops Chief, USS Hawkeye), and operation, and featuring a docking Joan Pierce, Alex Rosenzweig, Rahadyan simulation, a weightless simulation, and Sastrowardoyo, Bruce Schulman (XO, lots of technical data. USS Hornet), Richard Driver (past FDC Science), Richard Heim (CO, USS Alaric Some members of the Alaric also stayed and current FDC Science). for a viewing of the IMAX presentation The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe There are countless people I have gotten to narrated by Leonard Nimoy. A trip to know over the past year, but these people Discovery Place in Charlotte has become form my core group of close friends in almost an annual event for the Alaric STARFLEET. In addition, I have made and for myself, since it gives me a chance some excellent friends in other fan groups, to see friends from Asheville NC. More including but not limited to Kimi Brooks information about Discovery Place can and David and Julie James (from the RSE be obtained at http://24.93.68.194/ and chapter RSE Resolute), Leila McMichael information on the ISS Exhibit can and Andy Fairbanks (from the KAG be obtained at http://www.aerospace- chapter IKV Executioner), and Cheralyn exhibits.com/iss.htm Lambeth (aka Biker Scout TB976 of the 501st Stormtrooper Battalion). There are STARFLEET International many more to be sure, and you know who Stylin’: The Author models a STARFLEET Historian Shirt Conference 2001 you are! I hopped on a plane to Kansas City for a four-day excursion to the IC (making my Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, third involvement at an IC) and had the I wanted to share with you some of the opportunity to connect with FADM Les places I have been, the people I have Rickard. It turns out Les was on the seen, and some photos of the places and same fl ight as me. I think Les will people. admit to enjoying the company especially during takeoff and I enjoyed having the Fleet Admiral Les Rickard’s opportunity to chat with him for the Inauguration 2+-hour fl ight out there. Besides the usual I managed to take the two and a half fun and frolics associated with an IC, Carl hour trip to Winston-Salem, NC, for Les Johnson and crew showed us a wonderful Rickard’s “inauguration bash” and got time by taking groups to the Titanic exhibit to see the well-deserved promotion of at Union Station. I was even able to fi nd a Matt Myers to Rear Admiral and see some replica of a toothpaste jar in the exhibit gift of my aforementioned favorite people. I shop. The highlights for me once again think it’s worth noting that people traveled focused around the people, especially a great distance to come to the party some my friends in RSE and a few people such as far as the west coast in fact and this as Mark Anbinder and Scott Akers (two gives us some indication of the loyalty people I specifi cally fl ew out to see). and commitment we have shown toward The USS Hawkeye crew at a Rennfaire: Top Row (l to r): Wendy Gilliatt each other. (holding Samantha), Amy Alexander, Matt Myers, David Klingman, Bottom Premiere of ENTERPRISE - row (l to r): Vernon Gilliatt, Cheralyn Lambeth, Brian Holloway September 26 USS Hawkeye/USS Normandy Dinner - Photo courtesy of David Klingman Like many other people, I was eagerly PAGE 30 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 anticipating and was not disappointed by with sunspot activity and some excellent distinction of having traveled father than - both restaurants are located in the King the premiere of the fi fth series in the Star information about Mars. More information anyone else to spend the weekend with of Prussia Mall (an immense mall, worth Trek franchise. I had the opportunity on MarsQuest can be obtained at: the Region 7 folks in STARFLEET and the visit of you’re ever in the area) and I to have guests at my house to watch since I was born in R7, it was technically can give both restaurants excellent marks with me. They included folks from both http://www.spacescience.org/Outreach/ a homecoming. (four and half pips for Jade Garden, four STARFLEET and KAG as well as the TravSciExhibits/MarsQuest/1.html pips for Rockbottom, you can read the 501st Stormtroopers and some friends not I drove nine hours there and ten hours complete reviews at fl eetfood.org). in fandom at all). Both local Charlotte Carolina Renaissance Festival, Concord back to spend the weekend with friends chapters of SFI (USS Hawkeye and USS NC - October once again, proving my point that friends I have also posted photos taken at Hornet) made appearances, so I was happy Members of USS Hornet, USS Hawkeye, are worth the trip. I had an excellent time http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/sardis/ to keep the interchapter social schedule and USS Normandy, several chapters of during the weekend and had the chance r7conf2001/ running! KAG, several members of RSE, a member to see some people I had not seen in some of the 501st Stormtroopers, and other time (especially Alex, JC, Tim, Mark, and Future Plans Yellow Ribbon Campaign, Hickory NC friends gathered together to spend Kimi) and the chance to make some new As I write this, I do so having discovered - September what was a lovely day at the Carolina friends and get to know some wonderful that my wife is pregnant (yet to be verifi ed Local SFI, KAG, Star Trek Imperium, and Renaissance Festival which was celebrating people (me waving to Mike Klufas, Lauren by the Obstetrician) but the likely due Hickory NC Star Trek Fan Club (USS its 8th year in Concord, North Carolina. Milan, Rick Driver) - there was a great deal date is in July 2002, so whether I will be North Carolina) members got together to There was a lot to see and do; from jousts of silliness, including some stuffed snakes able to attend IC2002 remains to be seen. raise money for the children of the victims to comic performers to troubadours to (a red one for JC for Command, a blue I am, however, planning on attending the of the September 11 tragedy (see CQ107 medieval costuming and food to shopping. one for me for Science, and a brown/gold USS Alaric Christmas party December 15, for the full article on the Yellow Ribbon It was a lovely 70+-degree day, sunny one for Mark for Computer Operations), the USS Alaric 20th Anniversary Party in Campaign). We managed to raise more and bright, and we had the opportunity a very silly hat I wore (with a big green March 2002, and defi nitely Watkins Glen than $150 toward aid to the families. Of to spend the day with Samantha Gilliatt and black feather), and the assimilation of Weekend 2002 and have even discussed even greater signifi cance, we were able (our Hawkeye CO and XO’s daughter) and several people in a Borg alcove. a trip to the Northwest to visit the R5 to raise awareness and publicize on Zachary Rickard (Les and Dee’s little guy, folks. local news and television. Several of my of course). The children were delightful, In addition, Alex Rosenzweig was able to patients saw me on television, which made the company was excellent, I got to do autograph STARSHIP SPOTTER, a book Final Thoughts Monday morning dental clinic much more some Christmas shopping, and we ate, on which he was a major contributor I can make speeches and comments interesting. walked, enjoyed the warm weather and (and which several members of SFI at the about September 11, talk about issues sunshine, and had an altogether lovely conference cleared off the local bookstore we have had in STARFLEET, and go MARSQUEST Exhibit, Hickory NC - day! shelves) and I had the opportunity on with a litany of boring facts about September to represent the Office of STARFLEET Xenoarchaaology (or point to you in a MARSQUEST is one of the numerous Side trip to the USS Alaric Meeting, Historian and model its official shirt shameless plug to the Xenoarchaeology traveling exhibits, that seeks to introduce Asheville NC - October through cafepress.com. Although the ten- Database at and educate people about space While attended a continuing education hour drive back (I got home 12:30am on a exploration. Once again, members of class at a lovely hotel in Asheville NC, Monday morning and had to go to work) http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/sardis/ several local fan clubs (SFI, RSE, KAG, and I managed to take a few hours to join was a killer, the weekend was worth it. xenobio.html local group USS North Carolina) came out members of USS Alaric for their monthly to both see the exhibit and work under the meeting. I was excited to learn about As a part of my self-proclaimed duties or just say that it has been a pleasure guise of “Klingons and Feddies beaming their upcoming 20th anniversary (the as a representative for FLEETFOOD.ORG getting to know people, make new friends, down to Mars”. oldest existing chapter in NC!) and mini- (that’s http://www.fl eetfood.org for you build on relationships with old friends, convention in March 2002. web-savvy people), I had the opportunity and become part of the extended family The museum patrons were treated to some to dine out with groups twice during that is STARFLEET. extra atmosphere and we were able to hear Region Seven Conference, King of the weekend, once on Friday night for a NASA scientist talk about both Hubble Prussia PA - October sushi/Chinese/Japanese at a restaurant Here’s to another year and I look forward and Mars projects. We were also treated With the exception of Chris Wallace (who called Jade Garden and once for lunch on to telling you all about my travels in to a telescope view of the sun, bristling flew more than 2000 miles) I have the Saturday at a restaurant called Rockbottom 2002!

Tired of the same old humdrum everyone! We’ve already set aside fundraisers? Sick of selling donuts, CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & CASH the insurance fee for next year, washing cars, or yard sales? Well, and we’re planning on ordering the members of the USS Maat were By Commodore Tammy Willcox, USS Maat• STARFLEET Region 1 new chapter shirts with part of our too. So this year, we decided to beer had to attend a TIPS training & Fire, Concert for America, and Tool. profi ts! try something new, different, and meeting for which we were paid During a ten-week period, we worked challenging. $15.00 each. TIPS training assists ten shows and earned $1,401.50. We So next time you drag out the the volunteers with learning how to worked these shows with only 14 sponges and hoses, and think, I Our amphitheater, the Virginia Beach responsibly sell beer. different members, so it doesn’t take a wish there was a better way to raise Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, runs really large chapter to be able to reap money, take a Maati tip, call your all of its concessions with paid Once everyone was trained, we were the same rewards. All total, with our local amphitheater, concert stadium, volunteers. We had to obtain an EIN ready to work. We showed up for TIPS training checks and our show sports stadium, etc., and see if they (Employer Identifi cation Number) each event at the appointed time (3 earnings, we earned $1,581.50. run the same type of program. There from the IRS. Chapters can hours before the show’s start time, as are Verizon Wireless Amphitheaters obtain an EIN by filling out the doors opened 2 hours before the Now, I don’t know about your chapter, in Los Angeles, San Antonio, the form SS-4 Application for shows). We’d go collect our bank, but that’s more money than the Maat Charlotte and Indianapolis, so the Employer Identification number get our stands set up, and then we generally earns in three years from chapters in those areas may want to at http://www.irs.gov/forms_pubs/ were ready to rock and roll. We our typical fundraisers. Not only start discussing the possibility! forms.html. sold lemonade, soda, and beer, and did we earn more money, but also we of course, got to listen to the music physically did less work, and it was If you have questions on EINs or While we were not paid hourly, like for free! a whole lot more fun than washing cars! working at the amphitheater, please the general amphitheater staff, we With out profi ts, we were able to donate contact me at: received $30 per show, per requested We worked ten shows, which included $800.00 to the Norfolk SPCA, $600 to worker. We had to pay an upfront the following acts: Dave Matthews the Senior Services of Southeastern Tammy Willcox insurance liability fee of $135.00, Band, Tim McGraw, Jazz Festival, Virginia Food Bank, $100.00 to the 4121 Stillwood Court and attend two general meetings. Matchbox 20, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Red Cross, and we still have enough Virginia Beach, VA 23456 In addition, each member who sold Stevie Nicks, Godsmack, Earth, Wind money to make new crew manuals for [email protected] THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 31 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CO? By Fleet Captain C. Bud Cullum • USS Matrix Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5

Recently, the USS Matrix held elections you will be required to do are: SFI’s “If Needed” To Be The CO Of Your hearing a lot of complaints, you will for Commanding Offi cer. As a former Monthly Status Report (MSR) and your Ship? need to bite your tongue from time CO, I would like to shed some light Ship’s Monthly Newsletter. First, the I can honestly state that the last three to time. Many people have very thin on the real life responsibilities of the STARFLEET MSR is required before CO’s of our ship have had to dip in skins and do not take kindly to hearing job of CO that you do not see in any the end of each month and if you are their own pocketbooks to cover ship the truth. And as the CO, you are the documents. So, before you decide to late, this is a negative mark against expenses, usually because of ISP prime target, even if you had nothing run for the position of CO or decide your chapter. Also if you miss two expenses and other operating issues. to do with it. you want to start your own shuttle, or three of these reports, SFI can list Even for chapters that charge dues, I recommend reading the following your ship as being IN-ACTIVE, this is sometimes an outlay of cash must Do You Have The People Skills questions and paragraphs. not a good thing as it could lead to full be made before a given activity can Required To Be The CO Of Your decommissioning. succeed. Ship? Let me start off with the simplest Even with a great deal of practice, you question to ask yourself, only you Second, your Ship’s Monthly Do You Have The Patience To Be will not be able to read the minds of can be honest enough to answer this Newsletter is how the members learn The CO Of Your Ship? your crewmembers and many people question. what is going on the ship. It provides Folks, the job of CO will make you earn feel that you should know what they them with information that they would your fourth pip. This job is not a walk are feeling. God forbid that you should Do You Have The Time To Be The not normally hear if the CO did not put in the park and no matter what you ask them to tell you what is bothering CO Of Your Ship? it together. Some people can get quite try to do to improve ship activities, them; two-thirds of the people will I will tell you from my experience that testy if they are expecting an award somebody will not like what you are clam up or say that nothing is wrong. it is just like having a daily part-time or promotion and you forget to put about to do or have done. It can be a job. To be effective, you must be able it into the Report. So, the CO must thankless job!!! Somebody will always However, they will complain to their to check and answer your e-mail on be prepared to have these documents have a better way of doing things; friends in private e-mails behind your a daily basis. Often, I had to check it ready or life could defi nitely become however, it may not be the best answer back instead of telling you outright. twice a day to just to keep up with it. complicated. for the ship. Be prepared to justify Several concerns that I faced as CO I your actions; somebody will always learned of because I got wind of it from When I was Commanding Officer, I Do You Have The Computer want to know why you have done their friends or other sources. I am can honestly admit that my computer Resources To Be The CO Of Your what you have done. convinced that this is human nature time tripled due to the amount of Ship? and is common in business as well as e-mails that I received not only from If your chapter relies heavily on e-mail Do You Have A High Enough our ship. crewmembers and SFI management, and the Internet, let’s start with the Frustration Level To Be The CO Of but also from individuals that just simplest part of this question to answer. Your Ship? Don’t get me wrong even with all of wanted to know about our ship/club. Do you have a stable computer and Things do not go the way that you have these commitments and requirements Thankfully, my wife was very Internet Service Provider (ISP) that planned all of the time. Remember, on you--the job of CO can be fun and understanding and humored me when will be available at all times? If your 25% of the members do 75% of the a great learning experience. Heck the I did not have time to watch TV ISP is up or down like a yo-yo, if it is work on the ship. Many of members study of human nature alone could or spend a lot of time with her to not stable you’re in trouble. Things do not even take the time to put be turned into a master’s thesis. But participate in some of the family will backup on you and then you will in a Monthly Status Report to their please be warned that if you think activities. Time requirements are not be playing catch-up all of the time. Do Department Chiefs. that you are going to take the CO only on the computer. You may have you change ISPs from time to time? position and not have to work, you to participate in telephone discussions If you do you will be making tons of Lack of participation can be quite are mistaken. To be an effective and meetings. work for yourself. frustrating when you are trying to put CO/manager requires a lot of time together a report to SFI and you have and devotion. And please remember Many STARFLEET Regional Co- As an SFI CO your name, address and not activities to be included. I have one person cannot do it all and that ordinators conduct meetings, either at e-mail address are associated with the heard several people say “I would just is why we have a crew to support the designated meeting places or at Star ship and you are added into several order them to do it!” Believe me it is Commanding Offi cer. Trek conventions. Going to these is databases, mail-list and links. Every not that easy! Due to SFI regulations a responsibility that often falls on time you change your e-mail address you cannot technically punish folks However, unlike the military in some the shoulders of the CO and/or XO you must make the effort to get all of (demotions, etc) for not doing their cases, our rank does not automatically and can be a lot of fun, however they these links and databases corrected. jobs, unless it is a continuously earn you the respect of others - it must will cost you some time and money documented problem. You must be earned through your actions and to attend these functions. And when If you do not, chances are that you will remember this is a club and if things support to the ship. Please remember you go, you also may be asked to assist miss some important information that get too busy, boring or complicated that you should praise in public and with some special activities or jobs. SFI sends via the Internet. While Postal for folks, they can just turn off their critique in private. Displaying dirty Many times I have been asked to take Service communication is always computer or leave the ship. laundry in public does not often get the a turn at the SFI recruitment table and available, more and more information support you may wish to have. enjoy the time spent there chatting is passed on (and replied to) via the Do You Think Before You Type? with possible members. Internet. It is not required for a CO to One of the reasons that I feel that I am I hope this has been helpful to folks in have a computer and Internet access, not an effective CO is that I type what I their future pursuits. This may all be Do You Have The Organizational but it sure comes in handy! am thinking from time to time. I have a game/hobby, however every game Skills To Be The CO Of Your Ship? been known to make decisions on my has rules to play by; even real life is The two most important reports that Do You Have The Money To Spare own. And truthfully unless you like no exception. PAGE 32 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 KLINGON SWARM TACTICS By Lieutenant General Scott A. Akers • USS Jaguar, STARFLEET Region 5 Artwork Created by Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger • STARFLEET Region 5

Is it cultural? Is it Economic? Is it Strategic? commanders, willing to use their smaller ships craft that were equally at home in deep tactics are considered. One on one neither Why does the Klingon Empire, a powerfully more aggressively then their counterparts in space and within a planetary atmosphere. the B’rel nor the K’vort can stand up to any warlike race, use as its primary combat vessel, the Federation and Romulan Empire. Hugely cheaper then the Federation, Excelsior, of the Federation, Romulan or Cardassian ships that are ship for ship weaker than any of Ambassador, and Galaxy classes, they were light cruisers, much less the powerful Heavy the primary combat vessels of their neighbors Where does the KDF go from here when taking also much less capable. However in combat, Cruiser / Large Exploration Cruisers. But and/or potential enemies? From the D7 of the cultural necessity into account? Along with they excelled especially when fl own in packs three of these Bird of Preys which still require 2270’s to the Bird of Prey of 2370’s, the Klingons the larger Vor’cha cruisers and the Negh’Var of three or more. Dahar masters developed less resources in total (Building, Manpower, have consistently used underpowered, low Battle Cruisers, the Klingons must continue to excellent tactics for these craft that made use Replenishment and Support) and yet on endurance vessels, whose weapons suites are develop either improved Bird of Prey vessels, of their size and agility, while saving the occaision have torn apart their opponents impressive for their size, but their overall or an entirely new craft that takes into Empire trillions in Construction costs, and in a matter of seconds. The multi-mission combat effectiveness is generally 1/2 to 1/5 account lessons learned during the Dominion billions more in maintenance and crew costs. fl exibility provided also allows each of these that of the standard Federation Line Cruiser. War. One such development is the Bat’leth In addition having the K’vort class with the ships to fulfill a separate primary and/or Class Patrol Combatant (1), developed in same warp and maneuvering dynamics as secondary mission. The same strengths of From the D-7 to the Bird of Prey to even the cooperation with the Federation and as an the smaller B’rel made it easier to transfer multiple numbers and swarming tactics that modern Vor’cha Attack Cruisers, Klingon extension of the Federation’s Defi ant Class successful captains from the B’rel to the K’vort applied for the D-7’s apply even more so for ships are class by class under-gunned, have Escort program. Intentionally designed for classes. the Bird’s of Prey, In addition, because the lower endurance, and fewer multi mission Patrol duty, these small combatants are meant ratio has grown from the 3-1 of the earlier capabilities than their counterparts in the to operate in units of 3-5 vessels and with The B’rel was also used as a test and variant era to 5-1 or even 7-1, the maneuverability, Federation, the Romulan Empire, or even the highly refined tactics that will fully utilize platform for KDF research and intelligence and the more weaponry, balances against or Breen and Cardassian fl eets. Do the Klingons their heavy weaponry and nimble handling. operations. The B’rel craft used by General exceeds the Federation or Romulan advances choose these smaller ships for cultural reasons? For the Empire this will provide continued Chang when he used a Cloaked and Firing in multi-nodal phaser banks. Or to prove they have honor and are ready development of new offi cers who may achieve capable craft to attempt to disrupt the to go to Sto-Vo-Kor? Does the Klingon independent command experience while Khitomer Conference was a prime example. In the foreseeable future this success is economy mandate smaller and leaner ships serving with honor to the Empire. expected to repeat with the Bat’leth Patrol as a necessity? Or is the decision based on a The future of Klingon small vessels can be Combatant Ship program. The research strategic vision of a larger fl eet with smaller We have explored that while culturally the seen in the proposed Bat’leth class, and even and development stage is completed and the ships allowing more flexibility on the fleet Klingon Empire would want smaller vessels here the Economic reasoning for the Empire construction/prototype stage is beginning. A level? In this paper we will look at each of than their neighbors, but is there also an holds true. Each Bat’leth, like the Defiant whole new technological and design concept these reasons for the smaller Klingon ship and economic reason? From the time of the D-7 to class that inspired it, has more fire power from the Bird of Prey series, the Bat’leth will then the Klingon Swarm tactics. For each in the current Bird of Preys to the future Bat’leth than a K’vort, and nearly the fi repower of the retain the numerical superiority due to its its own way is a valid reason for the pattern of class ships, is there a resource-motivated Federation Intrepid class. With research and smaller size - smaller than even the B’rels. Klingon ship design and each is a puzzle part reason to have three small ships instead of one development costs shared with the Federation, Resource cost will be about eighty percent of the whole picture. In considering each of large one? Of course there is and we will look this class will, vessel by vessel, be the most cost that of a B’rel and twenty percent that of the ‘causes’ - cultural, economic and strategic at the comparative “costs” in each era. effective ever developed by the Empire, and the Federation Intrepid class. And with fi ve - we will look at the answer based historical because of the large run of vessels proposed, Bat’leth Class ships, any fl otilla commander uses of the D-7 / K’tinga Classes, the recent The D7 was, compared to the cost of the the over all cost of tooling for the construction will be more than a match for anything up to usages of Birds of Prey classes, and the future Federation Constitution class, much less would again be even greater. Finally the a Negh’Var or even Sovereign class ship. This uses of the Vor’cha, and other smaller Klingon resource demanding. To use an arbitrary Bat’leth class is intended to have many tactical flexibility also leads to operational ship designs. standard, the Constitution class would fetch different variants, from covert operations, and strategic fl exibility as well. If a fl otilla 13 billion (with a B) Ferengi Bars of Gold to being a missile boat, to mine laying or commander can break off two ships to act The historical D-7 Class was only a slightly Pressed Latinum. This is using today’s rate system defense, to escort duties for unarmed as escorts, one as a long ranged and cloaked under-gunned relative the Federation’s of exchange. The D7 though required only starships. Every variant so far imagined has patrol, and the last two has a cloaked hunter Constitution Class, but its engine power and 5.2 billion bars. In addition with the smaller, been planned for with the modular make up detail, he can patrol and control a much larger long range endurance was only a fraction of more focused, smaller mission crew, annual of the Bat’leth major sections. area of space than one or two ships before. their counterparts. However while patrolling upkeep and supply of the crew was only 23 Finally swarm tactics are even more exacting in packs of three, the D7 gave the Klingon million Bars versus the 100 million bars for the Finally, we can present a strategic necessity for with multiple small, agile, and powerful commanders more opportunity for combat, Constitution. Finally the maintenance of the the use of smaller vessels and swarm tactics weapons platforms, as witnessed by the and thus honor. Also with smaller ships D7 was also cheaper than the Constitution, - it works! That in itself is a reason for the Jem’Hadar’s Scarab ships during the Dominion working teams meant there was the position but not by much, 25 million bars versus 35 Empire to pursue any specific tactical and War. of pack leader that could be reached for. million per year. or strategic course of action. But explaining These two factors led to more aggressive ship why it works is even more fundamental to In conclusion, it has become apparent that commanders, with a slightly weaker ship. In addition due to the large numbers of same our thesis. Taking the D-7 into account, the the Klingon Defense Force uses the smaller This was a trait that was to be encouraged and hull design craft, the D7 and later K’tinga Empire could not match the Federation’s R&D craft and their Swarm tactics for a myriad of rewarded. The cultural legacy of this led to a class programs, experienced added savings budgets or their multipurpose platforms like reason. Cultural: because they are warriors, large offi cer corps of commanders and junior in design, yard building, and training of yard the Constitution Class, or Enterprise Class ready to seek Honor in battle and Honor in offi cers prepared for the Post D-7 / K’tinga personnel. The program proved much less Heavy Cruisers. But what the Empire could leadership. Economic: because of their smaller era of ships. expensive in the long run for the Empire, do was build three D-7s for the resource cost industrial base, especially post-Praxis, they than the multitude of ship classes for the of one Enterprise, and then have each ship must use their resources with more care and Later the Klingon Defense Force developed Federation, especially when variants were specialize as a Science Boat, a Beam Weapon stewardship. And fi nally Strategic: for the the Bird of Prey classes, both smaller then the taken into account. Every time the Empire Boat, or a Missile Boat. In addition even the best reason to use a particular tactic or strategy D-7, they were more powerfully gunned for needed a variant ship class of the cruiser, famed Captain James T. Kirk was unable to like the swarm tactic is that it works. The their size, and were used in packs of three they modifi ed an existing D7 Hull, while the match the fi repower and fl exibility of three Empire, has withstood encroachment from to five ships with much more success. In Federation built a whole new ship design / D-7’s. Even the hated Romulans were able the Federation, hostility with the Romulans, addition, the cloaking device technology class type. to use the three to one advantage to nearly attacks from the Borg, Cardassians and the gained from the Romulans was more easily capture Kirk and the Enterprise, by being able Dominion, and has come out the victor time utilized in these smaller ships. More ships Following the great success of the D7 and to box in the Federation’s most famous ship, and time again. with smaller crews led to more opportunities K’Tinga classes, the KDF followed up with and being able to take away escape in any of for command, for combat honors, and for the K’vort and the smaller B’rel classes. the three dimensions, the Romulans were able In the end, the Klingons use these tactics, advancement. Klingon commanders who do Outwardly the two classes were exactly alike; to use swarm tactics to remove the Federation’s because they are Klingons: the hunt, the pack, not succeed are replaced; those who will not accepting the K’vort was larger in scale with vessel-to-vessel technical superiority. and the thrill of the kill. It is inherent in every fight are replaced - violently. The legacy equally larger scaled weaponry. These two Klingon warrior, the Blood of Warriors, it calls this provided the KDF was of a offi cer cadre “Bird of Prey” classes with their variable This success continued on into the Bird of Prey to them, and they answer it: One Warrior, One of thousands of combat capable offi cers and geometry wing structures were excellent program, and even more so when the swarm Ship, One Empire. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 33 disease” (small blood vessel disease) leading to blindness, kidney falilure, and peripheral tissue damage. In type 2 ON THE HUMANOID CONDITION diabetes (typically diagnosed in adults and the obese) there is “macrovascular disease” (or large blood vessels) and individuals suffer from heart damage By FCapt. David Klingman • Xenobiologist, USS Hawkeye and hart attacks and atherosclerosis Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region Five among other problems. 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The of them, we are going to focus on the system. The central nervous system, rapid accumulation of sodium triggers general types of hormones. For more information on hormones: the brain and spinal cord, is the control the calcium-mediated release of center, and the peripheral nervous neurotransmitters from the nerve Hormonal production and control The Endocrine System, http://gened. system , made of peripheral nerves and endings. One nerve ending falls into two categories: endocrine emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/ autonomic nerves, connects the brain communicates with another nerve across control and exocrine control. Endocrine BIOBK/BioBookENDOCR.html and spinal cord to the rest of the body. a very narrow gap, and the release and hormones are those chemicals (some This allows for sensory inputs to reach binding of neurotransmitters to the next proteins and other molecules) that Pathophysiology of the Endocrine the brain and muscular and autonomic series of nerve cells continues the process. are produced by specific glands and System, http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/ outputs to reach the peripheral tissues. In this case, the neurotransmitter is dispersed through the body via the hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/ the chemical stimulus that causes the bloodstream. Exocrine hormones are So how does a nerve cell work, how does propagation of another action potential those hormones that are produced The Glandular System, http:// it transmit signals? To understand this, in the next cell or series of cells. by glandular tissues and dispersed www.naturalhealthschool.com/12_1.html we need to understand a little about as ‘excreted molecules’ into various electrochemistry. Nerve cells function While there are many neurotransmitters, chambers and ducts such as within the Exocrine Glands, http://www.medic- by the differential distribution of ions common ones include acetylcholine, digestive system, mammary glands, in planet.com/MP_article/internal_reference/ (largely sodium, potassium, and calcium) epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, the urine and saliva, etc. Exocrine_glands across the cell membrane. At rest, a GABA [gamma-aminobenzoinc acid], nerve cell has a high concentration of and dopamine. Research suggests and Hormones work in general though Okay, now that we have fi nally covered sodium (and some potassium) outside has shown that many psychological hormone-receptor interactions. A all the basic biology, now I can tell you the cell, and a smaller concentration disorders are in fact imbalances of these hormone will bind to a cell surface where we are going with this! Before of both sodium and potassium inside neurotransmitters serotonin has had receptor and initiate some change in we can understand our own level of the cell. This gives the cell a resting the greatest amount of press in the last the cell. The change is either a physical science and medicine, much less 24th potential which is an electrical potential decade as the neurotransmitter most change in form or fl uidity that allows century science and medicine, we need for ions to move across the cell. In most responsible for psychological defects, and other materials to pass through or be to understand a bit about ourselves, how nerve cells the resting potential is about a class of medicines based on modifying blocked or a release of chemicals we function, and what makes us tick. -70mV. A stimulus, such as a temperature serotonin uptake into the nerve cell has inside the cell that trigger physical or With that said, we can talk about the change, physical pressure, or chemical provided many patients with relief of genetic change. The most commonly NEXT series of articles on the humanoid stimulus, triggers the movement of symptoms. known hormone in terms of population condition which will focus on present sodium into the cell. When the potential knowledge is insulin. and future medicine and technology, inside the cell reaches about -40mV, an Physically, the central nervous system and here’s how we’ll do it: action potential is propagated. There is consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum, It is a short-chain protein endocrine a massive infl ux of sodium into the cell brainstem, midbrain and pons, medulla hormone that is responsible for the CQ109: Medicine Today and Tomorrow - (mediated by cell membrane proteins oblongata and the spinal cord. The regulation of blood sugar in the body. From Here to the 24th century which form channels) and the inside of cerebrum, or higher brain center, is Insulin, which is produced by cells in the We will explore modern and future tools the cell suddenly becomes positive in composed of two occipital lobes, two pancreas, binds to insulin-respondent for diagnosis and treatment of disease relation to the external environment. The parietal lobes, two temporal lobes and cells such as muscle and fat and triggers cluster of positive charges propagates two frontal lobes. The cerebrum controls the uptake of glucose into the cells, thus CQ110-?: Technomedical Babble - What does along the nerve in one of two ways: and processes what we see, hear, touch keeping blood sugar at specifi c levels. it all mean? - in myelinated nerve (myelin is a and smell. The cerebellum mediates Individuals with diabetes mellitus either fatty sheath that forms around rapidly fine muscle control and balance. The cannot produce enough insulin (type 1 We’ll examine some of the episodes conducting nerves and nerve axons), the brainstem, composed of the thalamus or insulin-dependent diabetes) or have and movies, perhaps in groups, and see propagation is rapid, “hopping” between and hypothalamus, mediates autonomic faulty receptors that cannot bind insulin just what all the words and technology areas of myelination (like a fast skip over and hormonal function and interaction properly or sufficiently (type 2 or mean. a pond) in the brain. The midbrain and pons act non-insulin dependent diabetes) and - in nonmyelinated nerve (nerve vells as processing centers for signals going blood sugars thus remain high. In Perhaps we’ll even explore some alien without the myelin sheath) conduction is to and from the brain. The medulla type 1 diabetics (typically diagnosed medicine and follow ENTERPRISE continuous and slower and conductive oblongata is the connector between the in childhood) the long-term effects and Doctor Phlox’s strange medical power is diminished along the way. brain and spinal cord. It also processes are kidney failure and “microvascular treatments! PAGE 34 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 As America and the world mourned, so did Greenville, SC Crew enjoyed a movie night and an USS Yeager, NCC-61893 STARFLEET. Likewise as people around Crew enjoyed activities including a laser Enterprise premier party. Ship has also Bluefi eld, WV the globe responded to the call for help tag/recruitment outing, a cookout, a camp adopted a spot in Chesapeake. Crew members attended a mini so did Fleeters. Chapters from all over out and a gaming night. convention. STARFLEET donated money, good and USS Questar, NCC-75435 blood in aid. Some were even able to help USS Columbus, NCC – 72401 Louisville, KY Region 2 out in person. While we give thanks Columbus, OH Crew had a fine time at their monthly that none of our own was lost, we grieve Away team members attended an campy movie night. USS Blackstar, NCC-75003 with the thousands of families that were Enterprise premier party at a local IMAX Miami, FL not so lucky. Send all summaries to: theatre. Charity collections continue. USS Richmond, NCC 2003 Ship sponsored many recruitment events. CQSummaries@sfi .org. An away team attended local renaissance Covington, VA Away teams attended an Enterprise faire. Crew enjoyed an Uno night. Crewmembers premier party and a local convention. also enjoyed an Enterprise premier night. Region 1 USS Heimdal, NCC - 1793 Chattahoochee Station, SFR-201 Madison Heights, VA USS Ronald E McNair, NCC-61809 Atlanta, GA USS Aeon, NCC-75022 Away teams attended the commissioning Columbia, SC An away team enjoyed a day at the Atlanta Memphis TN party if the ships shuttle and the An away team enjoyed a trip to the zoo Zoo. The outing was taped and one of the Crew working hard on an upcoming anniversary of another area chapter. Many & a trip to a local excavation site with crew members plans to use the video in Halloween party. Crewmembers have also members contributed to relief funds in DC other area chapters. Ship held a Halloween her classroom. decorated a chair to be auctioned off for and NYC. party. charity. USS Cherokee, NCC 75009 USS Jamestown, NCC-1843-D USS Star League, NCC-2101 Richton, MS USS Alaric, NCC – 503 Hampton, VA N. Augusta, SC Crewmembers watched the Enterprise Asheville, NC Crew celebrated the ships 19th anniversary. Ship had a dinner outing to celebrate premier with other local chapters. Crew’s recycling and fundraising efforts Members continued volunteer efforts. the 35th anniversary of Star Trek. continue. Crewmembers enjoyed an Uno Crewmembers also enjoyed an Enterprise USS Continuum, NCC-71821 night. USS Jurassic, NCC – 3500 Premier party. Crewmembers attended a Pensacola, FL Correspondence Chapter Halloween/birthday party. Away teams participated in an area fall Shuttle Albemarle, NCC 1967-A/2 Away team attended the R1 Fall Conference. festival and the grand opening of a local Hertford, NC Crew member created a new class for USS Starward Fury, NCC-2122 planetarium. Crew busy planning second annual STARFLEET Academy. Fayetteville, NC Renaissance party. Crew enjoyed a movie night at the home of USS Dark Silence Station, NCC-SS-007 USS MAAT, NCC-1794-A the CO and an Enterprise premier party. Florence, AL USS Appomattox, NCC 75001 Virginia Beach, VA Crew fi nalizing plans to attend a Appomattox, VA Away teams worked at a local amphitheater USS Tempest, NCC 21566 renaissance festival and a trip to local Crew celebrated their commissioning with to raise funds for the ship’s charities. Ship Harlan, KY canyons. An away team attended a local a party. Away team attended a public celebrated its 14th anniversary. Away team attended an Enterprise premier renaissance faire. One of the crew members night at a local observatory. Crewmembers party and an end of summer bash with reigned as Queen. raised money for the 9/11 victims. USS Nebula, NX 61800 another area chapter. Members also North Royalton, OH attended the R1 Fall Conference. An away USS DaVinci, NCC-74671 USS Asgard, NCC 72402 An away team attended the Region 1 Fall team attended the anniversary of another Columbus, GA Lancaster, OH Conference. Ship celebrated its graduation regional ship. Members enjoyed an Enterprise premier Away teams participated in a historical from the EFCP program. party that was attended by the program reenactment, and a local renaissance faire. U.S.S. Tycho, NCC -59325 manager of the local UPN station. He Space Station Nikola Tesla, NCC SS0005 Toledo, OH brought goodies for all. Members USS Athena, NCC-51896 Puryear, TN Crew planning to help man phones for the participated in Dine for America, a Reston, VA Crewmembers raising funds for local PBS station during their winter pledge nationwide fund raiser for the Sept 11th Crewmembers enjoyed a cookout. Washington DC and NYC. drive. Stampede and OCP collection efforts victims. Crew members were interviewed Fundraising for the Julien Flemming Fund continue. Ship placed a Star Trek display by the local newspaper while they ate. continues. In addition the Fund has USS Normandy, NCC 36000 in the library window. selected its fi rst recipient. An away team Winston-Salem, NC USS Draco, NCC 78501 attended the R1 Fall Conference. Craft Crewmembers participated in a variety of USS West Virginia, NCC-2008 Cullman, AL days continue as crew gears up for a local service projects including fundraising for Charlestown, WV Away team participated in the Muscular craft show. An away team enjoyed a 20 the 9/11 victims. Crew preparing for the 4th annual Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon. Another mile bike ride. Disability Awareness Fair to be held at a away team participated in the Region USS Powhatan, NCC 1967-A local mall. Crew busy creating book marks 2 Science trip to a local cavern. Away USS Carolina, NCC 74222 Chesapeake, VA for a local children’s reading program. teams visited local haunted houses for THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 35 Halloween. Crewmembers also worked a USS Rogue Phoenix, NCC 75005 became a UPN affi liate. Ship sponsored an Reno, NV concert featuring local musicians. Savannah, GA Enterprise premier party. Crewmembers relaxing after a highly An away team attended DragonCon. The successful western conference. USS Dräkenfi re, NCC-71822 ship sponsored a yard sale to raise funds. USS Palo Duro, NCC-61914 Odenville, AL Amarillo, TX USS Northern Lights, NCC 27001 An away team explored an area caverns USS Spiritwalker, NCC 31097 Crew members gathered to watch the San Jose CA and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Crew members Decatur, AL premier of Enterprise. Crew members enjoyed a camping trip and enjoyed an outing with another local Crewmembers joined with members of an Enterprise premier party. Crewmembers chapter to an area fair. another area chapter to visit a local cavern USS Panther City, NCC – 74917 also attended a movie night. as part of a Region 2 Science project. Fort Worth TX Shuttle Gasparilla, NCC 2071/001 Members continuing collection and charity Crewmembers participated in the monthly USS Peacekeeper, NCC 72300 Tampa, FL efforts. Crew made special donation to the Dominoes night. Cadets enjoyed a Visalia, CA Ship has been busy getting its website Red Cross for Washington DC and NYC Halloween party. Plans underway for Ship donated raffl e funds to the September ready to go live. victims. Crew members participated in an Thanksgiving and Christmas events. 11th relief fund. Crewmembers also outing to the Jack Daniels distillery with participated in an Enterprise premier USS Guardian, NCC – 26244 another local chapter. USS Quanah Parker, NCC-73628 party. An away team attended the Western Cape Canaveral, FL Lubbock, TX Conference. An away team visited Sea World in USS Trident, NCC-74692 Crew participating in several fund raisers Orlando. Stuart, FL and food drives for Washington DC and USS Tikopai, NCC 1800 Crewmembers enjoyed their regular NYC. Ship sponsored a garage sale as San Jose, CA USS Haise, NCC – 74664 monthly movie night and a Halloween a fundraising activity. Crewmembers An away team attended an Enterprise Brandon, MS party. enjoyed a movie night. Bowling followed premier party hosted by another local Attended convention with other Zone four the regular meeting. chapter. Another away team attended ships. USS Triumph, NCC 26228 the “Koloth Day of Honor” at a local Ft. Lauderdale, FL USS Rhyanna, NCC 1892 observatory. In addition to many Klingon USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004 Away teams attended Vulkon and an Austin, TX activities viewing was also allowed through Birmingham, AL Enterprise premier party. Crew enjoyed their annual trip to NASA. the observatory’s scopes. Much fun was Crew attended an Enterprise premier Collection efforts continuing for a local food had by all. party. Crew also donated to the 9/11 relief USS Werner Von Braun, NCC – 72069 bank. Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s funds. Huntsville, AL anniversary with a Halloween party. Region 5 An away team participated in the R2 USS Jubilee, NCC-57299 Science Outing. Shuttle Seawolf, NCC 73628/1 Shuttlecraft Achilles, NCC-97301/1 Mobile, AL Houston, TX Portland, OR An away team traveled to Las Vegas to USS Yamato, NCC – 71807 Shuttle CO participated in a meeting held An away team attended an Enterprise attend the Star Trek 35th Anniversary An away team attended a local renaissance at NASA with other area ships. premier party. Crew plans to work an Convention. Crewmembers also enjoyed faire. upcoming convention. an Enterprise premier party and pot luck USS Spirit Wolf, DN-74300 dinner. Region 3 Houston, TX USS Bright Star, NCC-71875 An away team participated in the Region Redmond, WA USS Liberty, NCC – 75012 USS Aurora Vulcanus, NCC - 1888 3 annual NASA trip. Crew celebrated An away team attended the Region 1 Fall Panama City, FL Houston, TX the ship’s third anniversary at a local Conference, Region 5 Fall Social and the Ship sponsored a neighborhood Halloween Crewmembers enjoyed a region outing to restaurant. Region 7 Conference. party. Ship also working with a National Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston. Guard unit to plan Family Day events in Region 4 USS CM Russell, NCC 75285 December. USS Bexar, NCC -71718 Great Falls, MT San Antonio, TX USS Angeles, NCC-71840 Away teams participated in outings to local USS Khai Tam, NCC-81000 Crew trip to Laredo was sidelined by Los Angeles, CA nature spots. Tallahassee, FL shuttle craft difficulties. Another away An away team visited the Hollywood Bowl Crew enjoyed a poker night and an mission will be attempted next month. where they enjoyed a night of sci-fi music USS Crusader, NCC-74711 Enterprise premier party that was the tenth Crew gathered to enjoy the premier of and scenes from various sci-fi movies Spokane, WA annual Trek premier party. Enterprise. including, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. An away team visited a local theme park Crew member also celebrated the 35th thanks to a crew member with discount USS Odyssey, NCC 454-A USS Comanche, NCC – 71809 anniversary of Star Trek and the premier tickets. Ship sponsored a bake sale to raise Hattiesburg, MS Fort Worth, TX of Voyager. They were interviewd by funds for the Wishing Star Foundation. Crewmembers enjoyed an Enterprise Crewmembers eagerly anticipating a the local UPN affiliate. An away team premier party. An away team attended a holiday party with another area chapter. participated in the annual Aids Walk and USS Destiny, NCC-97301 Starfest sponsored by another area chapter. raised over $1000.00. Ship also held its Salem, OR Attended a local convention with other USS Devastator, NCC 10533 annual Halloween party. Small away team attended the 9th Zone 4 ships. Paris, TX anniversary party of another chapter. An Viewing of fi rst two episodes of Enterprise USS Angelfi re, NCC-75025 away team also attended the Western USS Okatoma, NCC 74695 was held at a crew members home for those Phoenix, AZ Conference. Crew members gearing up for Colllins, MS who had not had a chance to see it. Crew enjoyed an Enterprise premier party. Toys for Tots campaign. Attended a local convention with other An away team helped out at a local area chapter. SS Freedom III, NCC – SS001 convention. First officer attended the Greywolf Station, SFR 501 Crew participating in the Operation Western Conference. Boise, ID USS Paegan, NCC 1755 Enduring Freedom campaign as well as Crew members joined with members of Orlando, FL creating a letter writing campaign for local USS Cascade Station, NCC – SS0003 another local chapter to watch the premier After the summer off, the ship is gearing servicemen that have been called up. Redding, CA of Enterprise. An away team helped the up for winter activities. Coupon collection continues as does the CO move into a new home. An away team USS Intangible, NCC – 65421 chapters highway cleanup program. The attended the Western Conference. USS Parallax, NCC – 74657 College Station, TX chapter recently welcomed a family named Middleburg, FL Crewmembers enjoyed a trip to NASA. Borg and was promptly assimilated. USS Jaguar, NCC-74750 Ship’s website up and running. Work is Away team attended a convention at Texas Mill Creek, WA nearly done on the ship’s fanzine. A&M. USS Centurion, NCC 74801 An away team attended the Region 5 Fall Moreno Valley, CA Social. Another away team attended the USS Relentless, NCC – 81001 USS. Joan Of Arc, NCC-73289 Crew enjoyed an Enterprise premier party Western Conference. Madison, FL Corpus Christi, TX with other local clubs. An away team Away teams enjoyed a variety of outdoor Crew welcomed three new members. Crew attended the Western Conference. USS Kensington, NCC 75016 activities including a fall foliage trip, a also celebrated the success of a letter Meridian, ID hiking trip and a park cleanup. writing campaign when a local TV station USS Highroller, NCC-23104 A quiet month for the crew as many people PAGE 36 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 are moving and changing jobs. The crew starring Avery Brooks. Everyone enjoyed An away team attended the Maryland USS Discovery, NCC-1308 enjoy a small Enterprise party and the the play and felt that Mr. Brooks gave a Renaissance Faire. Crew members also St Louis, MO monthly movie night. very energetic performance. Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween party featuring a live Crewmembers held a movie marathon to also gathered for lunch and Enterprise action Star Trek version of Clue. celebrate the thirty-fi fth anniversary of Star USS Rubicon, NCC-71816 discussion. Trek. Crew also enjoyed an Enterprise Richland, WA Region 9 premier party. An away team attended a Ship hosted the R5 Fall Social and their 9th USS Highlander, NCC 10530 sci-fi fi lm festival at the St. Louis Science anniversary party. Frederick, MD USS Saga, NCC-71202 Center. Crewmembers collected goods and money Reykjavik, Iceland Shuttle Starblade, NCC – 74777 to be donated to the Salvation Army for Crew members attended an Enterprise USS Earhart, NCC-26199 Redmond, WA Washington DC and NYC victims. Premier party. Humboldt, KS Ship helped host the Region 5 Fall Social. Crew hard at work planning a float for Many members contributing to the 9/11 USS Justice, NCC-556 Region 10 this years Christmas parade. Ship mailed relief funds. A member who was in NYC Florham Park, NJ coupons to its adopted military base in on that day was able to go down town and Crew heavily involved in planning many USS Astra, NCC 77210 Germany. help out. upcoming events including paint ball, go Calgary, AB kart racing and gift-wrapping. Crew welcomed a new executive offi cer. USS Flying Fortress, NCC-31904 USS Starchaser, NCC – 71801 Tulsa, OK Renton, WA USS Malverne, NCC 2205 USS Crystal Star, NCC 1160 Crew recycling efforts continue. An away Crewmembers celebrated Halloween with Upper Darby, PA Anchorage, AK team attended a local Oktoberfest. a ship party. Ship members helped out during the Crew enjoyed an Enterprise premier party Region 7 Conference. Away teams at the home of the CO. OCP collections USS Hellfi re and Brimstone, NCC-3143 Region 6 raised money in several charity events. continue. Emporia, KS Crewmembers also participated in a Crew busy working on chapter bylaws, USS Czar’ak, NCC 1798-A variety of fundraising/service projects for Region 12 promotion policy and awards program. Minneapolis, MN Washington DC and NYC victims. Crewmembers attended the Region 6 USS Adjudicator, NCC-73707 USS Hexum, NCC-2199 Summit. A small away team participated USS Matrix, NCC-72296 Kansas City, MO Belleville, IL in the Lupus Walk for charity. A small Correspondence Crew busy planning Halloween events and Crew members participating in a number away team also answered telephones at An away team attended the Region 7 next year’s anniversary party. An away of fundraising-service activities including a PBS pledge drives. Members visited a conference. Role playing continues to be team attended the anniversary party of raising money for Washington DC and haunted house for Halloween. very popular on the gaming e-mail list. another area chapter. NYC. Ship participated in a shared Ship preparing to launch two shuttles. recruitment table at a local convention. USS Fox River, NCC 81002 USS Arlington, NCC-2375 Crewmembers provided sandwiches to a Appleton, WI USS Northstar, NCC-10462 Glasgow, MO local food bank. Crew heavily involved in plans for next New York, NY Crewmembers planning for the Region 12 years Region 6 Summit. Away team attended the 35th annual Star Holiday Party. USS John “Doc” Holliday, NCC – 61815 Trek convention at the Hotel Pennsylvania. Wichita, KS USS Imperium, NCC-2125 Recruitment efforts were highly successful. USS Black Hawk, NCC-75004 Away teams participated in several Fargo, ND Crew preparing for a change of command Rockford, IL neighborhood cleanups. Crew preparing Crew members enjoyed a Halloween party. in 2002. Ship held a Recruiting Day at a local park. for their fi fth anniversary. An away team Plans underway to commemorate the ships Three new members joined. CO answered participated in the “Night of the Living 10th anniversary next year. An away team USS Osiris, NCC 3092 a distress call issued by another ship and Zoo” at the area zoo. attended the Region 6 Summit. Bronx, NY helped out at a local convention. Ship Ship sponsored an Enterprise premier opened a CafePress store. USS Horizon, NCC 1000-B USS Thunderchild, NCC-3122 party. Crew enjoyed their annual Columbia, MO Rapid City, SD Halloween Horror Move Night. An away USS BortaS, NCC-74211 An away team attended the Kansas Crew members participated in the final team attended the Region 7 Conference. Urbana, IL Renaissance Faire. Crewmembers also highway pickup of the season. Crew planning a chili dinner to raise funds enjoyed an Enterprise premier party. USS Raven, NCC – 1162 for the American Red Cross. Region 7 Bedminster, NJ USS Jeannette Maddox, NCC-14514 Ship deckplans are complete. An away USS Celt, NCC-75018 Wichita, KS USS Alpha Centauri, NCC 71812 team attended the Region 7 Conference. Fayetteville, AR Away teams participated in the Zoobile Washington, DC Crew enjoyed an Enterprise premier party and the Teddy Bear Picnic. Crewmembers Away teams visited the Maryland USS Sovereign, NCC 75000 at a local pizzeria. Event also raised celebrated the ships anniversary. Renaissance Festival and enjoyed an Philadelphia, PA fund for various charities. An away team Enterprise premier party. Crew members An away team attended a local renaissance attended a local renaissance faire. USS Marko Ramius, NCC-23103 are collecting food for a local food bank. festival. Plans already underway for next Fayetteville, AR year’s Shore Leave. Crew collecting items USS Concord, NCC-1989-D Crewmembers attended an Enterprise USS Arthur C. Clarke, NCC 63544 for an upcoming charity raffl e. Oklahoma City, OK premier party. Crew preparing annual Cinnaminson, NJ Crewmembers enjoyed an Enterprise Thanksgiving packages. This year two Crew making plans to donate to USS Starlord, NCC – 74225 premier party and attended a local needy families will be provided with a Washington DC and NYC agencies. An Aberdeen, NJ convention. Crew also donated school complete Thanksgiving dinner. away team attended a local Halloween CO sponsored several events including a supplies to a mission in Uganda. parade. gaming/paintball event and a Halloween USS Morning Star, NCC-4126 Party. Crewmembers also enjoyed a USS Cydonia, NCC-74687 Lawton OK USS Asimov, NCC 1647 barbecue. St. Louis, MO Crew recycling efforts continue. Crew Yardley, PA Ship enjoyed their fifth annual awards members participated “Mall-o-ween” at a Crewmembers attended the Region 7 USS Sun Tzu, NCC 5373 dinner. Ship also sponsored an Enterprise local mall. Crew donated goods and funds Conference. Chester, NY premier party. Crewmembers of the to many area shelters. Members attended a Halloween party and Cydonia also enjoyed a Halloween Party USS Avenger, NCC 1860 a local convention. that was also a fundraiser for a local USS Mystique, NCC-58929 North Brunswick, NJ children’s home. Russellville, AR Ship made donation to the 9/11 funds. USS Thor, NCC-2549-A Recycling efforts continue. Crew is working Plans underway for several conventions Parkton, MD USS Delta Clipper, NCC – 72302 on a “surprise” for the RC R12 at the R12 and holiday parties. An away team will be traveling to R1 to Atchison, KS Summit. work a convention there. Flea market was held to raise money for USS IDIC, NCC-71811 a local shelter. Crewmembers celebrated USS Nomad, NCC-78500 Washington, DC USS Triton, NCC 71819 Halloween with a party. Crew is also Leavenworth, KS An away team attended the Oedipus Plays Glen Burnie, MD planning many holiday events. Crew raising funds for the 9/11 funds. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 37 USS Phoenix, NCC-2155 Barbecue bash. Ship also sponsored an USS Ares, NCC-26291 USS Tsnuami, NCC 5374 Columbia, MO Enterprise premiere party. Away team Boston, MA Manchester, NH Ship sponsored a highly successful attended a charity car wash sponsored by a Ship celebrated their anniversary. An away An away team attended a region event at recruitment drive. local fan club. Crewmembers raked leaves team attended King Richard’s Faire. King Richard’s Faire. Crew also celebrated at a woman’s shelter. the marriage of two of their own. USS Sequoyah, NCC – 2043 USS Atlantis, NCC-71803 Away team attended the Kansas Sector USS Empress, NCC-15025-A Brockton, MA Enterprise premier party. Members Sterling Heights, MI Ship sponsored a Halloween party with Region 17 donated time and blood to the American Built and donated a computer to an another regional chapter. Ships from all Red Cross following the tragedies of area single mother in an ongoing service over the area attended. 09/11/01. activity. USS Anasazi, NCC 62001 USS Darwin, NCC 1166 Crew raised over $1300.00 for victim USS Tiospaye, NCC 4102 Shuttle Hadfi eld, NCC – 71012/01 Brockton, MA relief in Washington DC and New York Urbana, IL Georgetown ON An away team attended the wedding of a City. Crew also enjoyed the premier of Crew members a monthly movie night and Away team participated in the Region 13 couple from another local chapter. Plans Enterprise. Crewmembers set up a Toys an Enterprise premier party. An away camping trip. Crew members also enjoyed underway for the next charity yard sale. For Tots collection point. team attended anniversary party of another an Enterprise premier party. local chapter. USS Hood, NCC 1707 USS Arc Royal, NCC 63546 USS Valkyrie, NCC-74658 Nashua, NH Colorado Springs, CO USS Traveler, NCC 3145 Dearborn, MI An away team attended King Richard’s Crew enjoyed several Dungeons & Dragons Emporia, KS Crewmembers enjoyed a campout at Pt. Faire. gaming nights. An away team attended Crew is planning a movie marathon Burwell Ontario. Away teams also attended the Western Conference. fundraiser with all proceeds going to victim a local renaissance faire and several area USS O’Bannon, NCC-5372 relief funds in Washington DC and New conventions. Sanford, ME USS Mir, NCC-73281 York City An away team attended the 35th Star Trek Las Cruces, NM USS White Star, NCC 71012 Anniversary Convention in Las Vegas. An An away team participated in the American USS Witchfi re, NCC-75006 Port Huron, MI away team also attended King Richard’s Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Over Harrison, AR The White Star crew is deep in plans Faire in Massachusetts. An Enterprise $700.00 was raised for cancer research. Crew members working on various charity for their third anniversary dinner and a premier meatball party was held with Crew also enjoyed a movie night and a fundraisers including production of Tarot bowl-a-thon. Ship celebrated her third fun and meatballs had by all. Several Halloween party. Cards created by the crew. anniversary. recruitment drives were held. An away team attended the regional Halloween USS Stormbringer, NCC 74213 party. Denver, CO Region 13 Region 15 Crewmembers are working with other area USS Omar Khyyam, NCC 79001 chapters to raise money for the September Watertown, MA 11th fund. Crew also making plans to USS Banting, NCC 17220 USS Anubis, NCC 586 Away team attended R15 day at King bid on DinkyCon2000. Crew members Guelph, ON Ship fi nalizing plans for United Fan Con. Richard’s Faire and enjoyed dinner working hard on PR for IC 2002 in San Crewmembers participated in annual Ship also approved tee shirt design. afterwards. Jose.

IN MEMORIEM: USS PREVAILING WIND MEMBER HONORED AND REMEMBERED By Fleet Captain David Pfeifer and the Crews of the USS Prevailing Wind and USS Challenger • STARFLEET Region 7

Recently Fleet Captain Betty Flyzik, surviving two membership splits due to service at her request: the leadership skills she cultivated a dear and honorable member of heated differences, helped put together the in me have helped with my work STARFLEET International and the USS Prevailing Wind which launched on Do not stand by my grave and weep, experience. She always made things USS Prevailing Wind has passed January 10, 1996. In February of 1996 I am not there, I do not sleep. fun and kept everyone involved. away. Betty was a kind and gentle Betty was named the CO for the newly I am a thousand winds that blow; Fleet Captain David Peifer, SFA: woman yet steadfast when striving founded ship and maintained that position I am the diamond glints on snow. CAHC Director to achieve her goals, and a woman until February 1997. A short time later, I am the sunlight on ripened grain; who earned a remarkable amount November 1997 the USS Prevailing Wind I am the gentle autumn’s rain. Betty was born March 22, 1924 in of respect from anyone who knew split (this is the third split Betty would When you awaken in the morning’s hush Indianapolis, Indiana. She was her. have to face) and she returned once again I am the swift uplifting rush married three times and had 6 to the center chair as CO. Of quiet birds in circled fl ight kids, with 11 grandchildren, 4 great She had a stable of horses which I am the soft star that shines at night grandchildren, and 1 great-great she truly adored and kept after as In January 1999, Betty turned the ship Do not stand at my grave and cry. greandson. though an extension of her family. over to the Command of then Captain I am not there; I did not die. She truly represented the best of David Peifer so that she could head out She fi nally entered into rest October what STARFLEET and fandom is to Brigantine, New Jersey to live with Here are some thoughts of remembrance 20, 2001 in Lewisbury, Pennsylvania. all about, always looking to help her daughter, granddaughter, and great from those who knew Betty: Funeral Services were held at people, and looking to understand grandson. This was her home up until Zimmerman - Auer Funeral Home and make better any situation that quite recently. She would be happy to “...Betty was a kind, warm and gentle October 23, 2001 at 8:00PM. Her would come up. She enjoyed know that the USS Prevailing Wind is person. She was loyal to her friends and interment is located at Blue Ridge having people come together and still standing strong today, now under the to STARFLEET and Challenger was her Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, never forgot just how special each Command of Captain Mort Smith. Her second home. Her first of course was Pennsylvania. The officiant was individual is; she genuinely loved (The Ship) Motto still echoes through it’s the USS Prevailing Wind, the chapter she Reverend William C. Butts. her crew(s). walls: “We shall overcome- Upward and led for several years.” Vice Admiral Bob Onward” And with this in mind, it is my Vosseller, CO USS Challenger In closing I would like to use the Her STARFLEET history included understanding that Betty was put to rest words of Bob Vosseller; “She was service with the USS Ascension, with her pips; she had said I earned them, “Before meeting Betty I would never have a very special lady and she will helping to organize and build the I’m taking them with me. imagined meeting a fraction of the science be missed. We wish her peace as Harrisburg Area Landing Party fi ction people that I have met. Betty was she ascends to the undiscovered (HALPAT) and, after tenaciously The following was read at Betty’s funeral a warm and loving person, I truly believe country.”

PAGE 38 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 NOVEMBER 2001 SUPCOM site go to (http://supcom.sfi- USS Alaric. Alaricon will be held March 2001.10.26: Captain Dixie Jack, Vice sfmc.org) or for the mirror (http:// 22-24, 2002 at the Holiday Inn Express hotel Chief Communications - Publications, 2001.11.28: Rear Admiral Ed Nowlin, supcom.griffyn.com). in Asheville, NC. Details can be found ([email protected]), announces that Regional Coordinator, Region 4, 2001.11.20: BGR Dennis Rayburn, at the Alaricon info web page: (http:// the Office of Graphic Design is back in ([email protected]), announces that FDC-Chaplains/Counselors, STARFLEET www.ussalaric.org/alaricon.html). business under the auspices of Lauren he has received messages concerning a & Chaplain of the Corps, SFMC, 2001.11.02: LGen Scott A. Akers, Milan of the USS Avenger, Chris Allen of Western Conference next spring in 2002. ([email protected]), announces the ([email protected]), Director Offi ce of the USS Thagard, Jonathon Simmons of the For the record, Region 4 nor himself have appointment of Jimmy Whatley as Morale Fleet Historian, announces the availability USS Stormbringer and Joseph Horton of not been informed of any such event, nor Offi cer. of the Historian’s CD-ROM for mail the USS Sovereign. If you have any request do they have plans to participate since 2001.11.19: Fleet Mike Wilkerson, SFI.ORG delivery. Costs will be $8.00 and proceeds of the graphics team please send an e-mail our belief is that the Western Conference Webmaster, ([email protected]), will go to help defray the costs of the to (graphics@sfi .org). planned in conjunction with Region 5 and announces the premier of the new recently materials and the Historian’s website, 2001.10.24: Brigadier Dennis Rayburn, 17 is for folks who cannot afford or choose completed and refi ned SFI.org main page at )http://www.sfi .org/ FDC-Chaplains/Counselors, STARFLEET not to attend a IC, and since Region 4 is at: (http://www.sfi .org). html/historian.html). and Chaplain of the Corps, SFMC, hosting the IC in 2002, they cannot be 2001.11.14: Commodore Richard L. Trulson, 2001.11.01: Adm Brad Pense, Commander, ([email protected]) announces that he devoting resources to two major events. Region 2 Chief of Computer Operations, Third Fleet, (www.region3.com), announces is currently working on having logos He is working out with the RC’s of Region 5 ([email protected]), the formation of a mailing list for those designed for the Chaplains, for the FDC and 17 arrangements to accept bids for the announces that he had just received a ‘fl eet members interested in discussing the department, and for the Chaplain of 2003 STARFLEET Western Conference so notice from his web hosting service that new series, Enterprise. To subscribe, send the Corps. He wants to know, besides that each region will have an opportunity to they are physically moving the machines a message to: ([email protected]) Christianity, Judism, and Wicca, what host what has evolved into a very popular that host his web domain, omnifacets.com. and in the body, put: subscribe first-list faiths are represented in STARFLEET, and event. Therefore, the Region 2 web site, any vanity YourEmailAddress. what is a symbol of that faith that would 2001.11.25: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice domain addresses will be not be available 2001.11.01: LGen Scott A. Akers, clearly represent it, like the cross does Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), on November 21 from 10pm EST through ([email protected]), Director Office Christianity, the Star of David does for announces that the latest change is that the November 22, at 10am EST. Any e-mail sent of Fleet Historian, answers the questions Judism, etc. Fleet Division Chief Program is now known to [email protected] during that in regards whether or not the Office of 2001.10.20: Fleet Captain Carl Lewis, as the Fleet Division Program. The reason time may bounce back with a temporary Fleet Historian will rebuild in an electronic STARFLEET Liaison to the OCP, for this change is simple. This program failure notice. Should OmniFacets.com format, those CQs before #79. The answer ([email protected]), announces that is about the resources we offer to Fleet’s be unavailable longer than the scheduled is yes. Historian’s Web Site: (http:// any Overseas Coupon Program mail should divisions, such as Communications offi cers, downtime, he will continue to maintain www.sfi .org/html/historian.html). be sent to ([email protected]). Medical officers, etc. The emphasis is the mirror site: (http://home.hiwaay.net/ 2001.10.19: Rear Admiral Greg Trotter, now on the information available to each ~richlt/region2/). OCTOBER 2001 Chief of Communications, (comm@sfi .org), division rather than the Division Chiefs, 2001.11.06: LGen Scott A. Akers, announces that Command Status Report themselves. They are working to be the ([email protected]), Director Offi ce of 2001.10.27: Brigadier General Robert will cease publication and the EC and one-stop resource for you, the members, to Fleet Historian, announces that the Offi cial J. Jackson, SFMC, Inspector General, Dwain Gleason, the CSR editor, concurred. contact for ideas, information and up-to- STARFLEET History Website, Version 4.0, STARFLEET, (ig@sfi .org), announces the Those of you who have read the CSR have the-minute practices of others within your is now up! Thanks to the SFI Template appointment of Fleet Captain Donald R. probably noticed little content that cannot areas of interest. For questions or more Technology developed by Fleet Captain Burke as Assistant Inspector General, be seen in the Communiqué or on the information, contact Colonel Matt Copple Mike Wilkerson, the History site now Region 07. STARFLEET Announcements list. at (fdp@sfi .org). has more of that STARFLEET ‘feel’. Also 2001.10.27: Fleet Mike Wilkerson, SFI.ORG 2001.10.17: VADM Sherry Anne Newell, 2001.11.23: Admiral Marlene J. Miller, updates included are in the Rickard Webmaster, ([email protected]), Dean, SFA Institute of Arts, announces Commandant, STARFLEET Academy, Administration, Glossary, Bibliography, oh announces the Website Templates that she no longer has email access. Please ([email protected]), announces that Lt well, just about everything has changed. completed, providing chapters, consult the message for ways to contact Col ke’debwov-vestai-VESKA (Captain However you can still get the same organizations, and more with the ability her. Deb Kern), Klingon Warrior Academy great information about your favorite fan to have a great looking professionally 2001.10.15: Major Joseph N. Brouhard, (KWA) Director has had several hard disk association that made it the winner of the designed website of their very own. With ([email protected]), announces that his failures as well as several computer virus 2001 STARFLEET Information Website 8 different templates available, providing contract with CommuniTech.net expires attacks. She is redoing the certifi cates and of the Year! And don’t forget the SFI you with a varying set of looks and feels, on the 17th. If things don’t get moved over letters to the student’s CO as well as having Historian’s Store as a link to the goodies the STARFLEET Website Templates are before the 17th, services get terminated. graded all current work. She should have is on the bottom of each page. The easy to use, and waiting for you to check This will affect FORCECOM, Shuttle everything out to current students ASAP. site can still be access at: (http:// them out! They’ve taken looks from “way Magellan, DOG Web will be going offl ine. STARFLEET Academy Website: (www.sfi - www.ussblackhawk.com/SFIHistory/). back when” which we call the “Old School DOGWeb will probably stay offl ine until sfa.com). 2001.11.04: FCapt. Richard Heim, CO, USS STARFLEET” template, all the way up the new domain is set up. 2001.11.20: LTC Sean Niemeyer, SFMC Alaric NCC-503, ([email protected]), to templates utilizing the current look of 2001.10.12: VAdm. Mark A. Vinson, Chief Webmaster, ([email protected]), announces Alaricon, a mini-convention STARFLEET’s www.sfi .org, and everything of Operations, STARFLEET, (ops@sfi .org), announces that the SUPCOM site has celebrating the newest Star Trek series, in-between: (http://sfi.ussatlas.org/ details the Chapter Assistance Program been redone and updated. To access the Enterprise, and the 20th anniversary of the templates/). (CAP). THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 39 When calling for information about a Ph: 352-683-5110 http:/ Guests: Tom Smith, Jordin Kare, Sherman McDonnell, Christie Golden, Kevin Atkins convention, don’t call collect and don’t call /www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ Dorn too late in the evening (many organizers [email protected] Florida list their home phone numbers). When Mar 22-24 Creation, Pasadena, California; writing for information, it’s a good idea Jan 24-27 Further Confusion, San Mateo, Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Feb 22-24 MegaCon, Orlando, Florida; to include a self-addressed stamped California; Info: PMB #236, 105 Serra Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 Info: 4023 Tampa Rd. Suite 2400, Oldsmar, envelope. Always check with the Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 http:// http://www.creationent.com/ FL 34677 Ph: 813-891-1702 http:/ convention promoter for the most up-to- www.furtherconfusion.org/ [email protected] Guests: Patrick /www.megaconvention.com/ date information. Stewart, William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew, [email protected] Guests: Kevin Feb 9-10 Creation, Sacramento, California; Jonathon Frakes, Gate McFadden, Brannon Smith, June Lockhart, David Prowse, If you know of a convention that isn’t Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Braga, Roxann Dawson, Jennifer Hetrick, Michonne Bourriague, Paul Blake, Kenny listed, please tell me. Please send the Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 Jonathon del Arco, Scarlett Pomers, Linda Baker, Jeanette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, convention’s name, dates, location, and http://www.creationent.com/ Park, Lee Meriweather, Joanne Linville Erin Gray, Richard Biggs, Jason Carter, contact information to: [email protected] Guests: Virginia Eugene Roddenberry Jr, Arne Starr, Hey, Grace Lee Whitney, Dominic Keating, Apr 6-7 Creation, San Francisco, California; Virginia Hey, Andy Hallett Blair Learn Celeste Yarnall, France Nuyen, Barbara Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, 11604 King’s Arrow CT Luna, Scott Macdonald Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 Mar 22-24 Vulkon, Orlando, Florida; Germantown, MD 20876 http://www.creationent.com/ Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines Feb 15-17 Creation, Pasadena, California; [email protected] FL 33029-7122 Ph: 954-441-TREK http:// or to [email protected]. Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] Please allow a minimum of three months Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 Apr 6-7 Celebrity Autograph Collector's Guests: Barry Morse time between your submission and the http://www.creationent.com/ show, Hollywood, California; Info: PO convention’s date. [email protected] Guests: Ted Raimi, Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida 34611 May 24-26 Oasis, Orlando, Florida; Claire Stansfield, Alexandra Tydings, Ph: 352-683-5110 http:/ Info: P.O. Box 940992, Maitland, FL Tim Omundson, Danielle Cormack, Kevin /www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ 32794 Ph: 407-263-5822 http://oasfi s.org/ Alabama Smith [email protected] oasis14.html [email protected] Guests: Ben Bova, Mike Conrad, Michael Longcor, Jack Jun 14-16 DeepSouthCon 40, Huntsville, Feb 15-18 Gallifrey, Los Angeles, California; Apr 26-28 FanimeCon, Santa Clara, Haldeman II, Barbara Delaplace, James P. Alabama; Info: PO Box 4857, Huntsville, Info: PO Box 3021, North Hollywood, CA California; Info: PO Box 8068, San Jose, Hogan, Jack McDevitt, Richard Lee Byers, AL 35815-4857 Ph: 256-883-4493 http:/ 91609 Ph: 818-752-3756 CA 95155-8068 http://www.fanime.com/ Charles Fontenay, Linda Evans, Diana /www.con-stellation.org/dsc40/ http://www.gallifreyone.com/ Guests: Hiroyuki Yamaga, Takami Akai Gallagher, Peter Telep, Adam-Troy Castro, [email protected] Guests: Allen [email protected] Guests: Nicola Will Ludwigsen, Matt DiPalma, Jean Steele, Connie Willis, Bob Eggleton, Nicki Bryant, Carole Ann Ford, Frazer Hines, Jun 29-30 Celebrity Autograph Collector's Pierre Targete, Ed Cox, John Stevens, Stan & Rich Lynch Gary Russell, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Maggie show, Hollywood, California; Info: PO Morrison, Mary Hanson-Roberts, Steve Stables, Sarah Mowat, Dan Freedman, Nev Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida 34611 Parady, Ed Wysocki, Frank Dowler, Jeff Arkansas Fountain, Judson Scott, Richard Lynch, Ph: 352-683-5110 http:/ Mitchell, Rick Wilber Bob May, Andras Jones, Julie Caitlin /www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ May 17-19 Roc*Kon, Little Rock, Arkansas; Brown, Beata Pozniak, Tucker Smallwood, [email protected] Jul 19-21 Vulkon, Tampa, Florida; Info: Info: 6115 West Markham, Suite 9H, Little Celeste Yarnall, Keith Barnfather, Bill PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines FL Rock, AR 72205 http://www.rockon.org/ Baggs, Arnold T. Blumberg, Nicholas Jul 4-7 Westercon 55, Los Angeles, 33029-7122 Ph: 954-441-TREK http:// [email protected] Guests: Jennifer Briggs, Paul Cornell, Kelly Hale, Clayton California; Info: c/o SCIFI, Inc, P.O. www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] Roberson, Jeff Dee, David Lee Anderson, Hickman, Craig Hinton, Jon deBurgh Box 8442, Van Nuys, CA 91409 http:// Guests: Jonathan Frakes Michael Curtis, Carole Curtis, James R. Miller, Lance Parkin, Lars Pearson, Dave www.westercon.org/55/ [email protected] Barnes, William R. Eakin, Phillip Ellis Stone, Keith Topping, Nick Walters, Mark Guests: Harry Turtledove, Beth Meacham, Georgia Jackson, Emma Keigh, Carolyn Marie Wright, Stephen Austin, Mark Altman, Ross Chamberlain, Robert Lichtman Kephart, Richard A. Knaak, Stephen Bill Blair, Jeff Cioletti, Lisa Getto, Gary Feb 8-10 Gamefest -- Athens, Athens, LaFevers, Lee Martindale, Terry McGarry, Gillatt, Keith Hartman, Mojo, Iona Morris, Aug 1-4 STARFLEET International Georgia; Info: P.O. Box 718, Antwerp, OH Richard Parks, Darcy Pattison, Selina Jill Sherwin Conference 2002, San Jose, California; Info: 45813 Ph: 877-977-4263 Rosen, Mark Shepherd, William Mark P.O. Box 4394, Visalia, CA 93278-4394 http:/ http://www.advantageconvention.com/ Simmons, Elizabeth Singleton, Laura J. Feb 22-24 ConDor IX, San Diego, California; /www.ic2002.org/ [email protected] [email protected] Underwood, K. D. Wentworth Info: P.O. Box 15771, San Diego, CA 92175-5771 http://members.home.net/ Colorado Mar 8-10 STARFLEET Region 2 Conference, California dkeais/condor/ [email protected] Columbus, Georgia; Info: 7314 Daisy Apr 19-21 Starfest, Denver, Colorado; Info: Street, Columbus GA 31904-2606 Jan 19-20 Celebrity Autograph Collector's Mar 1-3 Consonance, Milpitas, California; PO Box 24955, Denver, CO 80224-0955 Ph: [email protected] show, Hollywood, California; Info: PO Info: 6167 Jarvis Ave #174, Newark CA 303-757-5850 http://www.starland.com/ Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida 34611 94560-1210 http://www.consonance.org/ [email protected] Guests: Dave Mar 8-10 STARFLEET Region 2 Summit, PAGE 40 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 Columbus, Georgia; Info: 1105 Oak Maryland Michigan Mar 15-17 Lunacon, Rye Brook, New Creek Trail, Birmingham AL 35215 York; Info: PO Box 3566, New York, NY http://www.region2.sfi.org/ Feb 15-17 Katsucon, Baltimore, Maryland; Feb 18-20 ConFusion 2002, Warren, 10008-2566 http://www.lunacon.org/ [email protected] Info: P.O. Box 222691, Chantilly, VA Michigan; Info: PO Box 8284, Ann Arbor, [email protected] Guests: Alan Dean 20153-2691 http://www.katsucon.com/ MI 48107 http://www.stilyagi.org/cons/ Foster, James Gurney, Peter F. Hamilton, Mar 8-10 STARFLEET Region 2 Summit, [email protected] Guests: Noboru confusion.html [email protected] Roberta Rogow Columbus, Georgia; Info: 1635 Bright Ishiguro, Steve Bennett, Kevin Bennett, Guests: George R.R. Martin, Pete Abrams, Leaf Rd., Pfafftown, NC 27040 http:/ Austell Callwood, Colleen Doran, Newton Guy Consolmagno, SJ, PhD Mar 16-17 Creation, Manhattan, New /www.R1Summit2001.iwarp.com/ Ewell, Scott Fraizer, Steve Pearl, Mark York; Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, [email protected] Rogers, John Walltrip, Jason Walltrip Minnesota Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 http://www.creationent.com/ Mar 28-31 Fantasm, Atlanta, Georgia; Feb 15-17 Farpoint, Hunt Valley, Maryland; Jan 25-27 Supercon, Rochester, Minnesota; [email protected] Info: 67 Gail Drive, Athens, GA 30606 Ph: Info: 6099 Hunt Club Road, Elkridge, MD Info: PO Box 14355, Dinkytown Station, 706-369-1561 http://www.fantasm.org/ 2107 Ph: 410-579-1257 Minneapolis, MN 55414-0355 http:// Apr 19-21 I-Con, Stony Brook, New [email protected] http://www.bcpl.net/~wilsonr/ come.to/supercon/ [email protected] York; Info: PO Box 550, Stony Brook, [email protected] Guests: George NY 11790-0550 Ph: 631-632-6045 http:// May 24-26 Vulkon, Atlanta, Georgia; Takei, Philip Anglim, Robin Curtis, Mar 11-3 Marscon, Bloomington, www.iconsf.org/ [email protected] Guests: Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines Marc Okrand, Bob Greenberger, Howard Minnesota; Info: PO Box 600458, St. Frank Hayes FL 33029-7122 Ph: 954-441-TREK http:// Weinstein, Dr. Yoji Kondo, Inge Heyer Paul, MN 55106 Ph: 612-724-0687 http:/ www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] /marscon.org/ [email protected] Apr 19-21 EerieCon 4, Niagara Falls, Guests: Barry Morse Mar 1-3 JohnCon, Baltimore, Maryland; Guests: Lyda Morehouse, John Levene, New York; Info: PO Box 412, Buffalo, Info: c/o SAC, Johns Hopkins University, Peter Woodward, Robin Wood NY 14226 http://www.eeriecon.org/ Illinois 3400 North Charles St, Baltimore MD [email protected] Guests: Octavia Butler, 21218 http://come.to/JohnCon/ Mar 29-31 Minicon, Minneapolis, Darrell Schweitzer, Heather Bruton Jan 19-20 Creation, Chicago, Illinois; [email protected] Minnesota; Info: PO Box 8297, Lake Street Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Station Minneapolis, MN 55408 http:/ North Carolina Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 May 24-27 Balticon 36, Baltimore, Maryland; /www.mnstf.org/minicon35/ http://www.creationent.com/ Info: P.O. Box 686, Baltimore MD [email protected] Guests: Emma Jan 25-27 Slanted Fedora, Durham, North [email protected] 21203-0686 Ph: 410-563-2737 http:// Bull, Will Shetterly, Rick Berry Carolina; Info: 11916 W. 109th Street, www.balticon.org/ [email protected] Suite #125, Overland Park, KS 66210 Ph: Feb 7-10 Capricon 22, Arlington Park, Guests: Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio, Mark Missouri 913-327-8735 http://www.sfedora.com/ Illinois; Info: PO Box 60085, Chicago, Rogers, The Boogie Knights, Carol Salemi, [email protected] Guests: Kate Mulgrew, IL 60660 http://www.capricon.org/ Syne Mitchell Feb 22-24 Con Petrol, Kansas City, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Roxann [email protected] Guests: James Ernest, Missouri; Info: 2541 Summerchase Avenue, Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Kaja Foglio, Dr. Demento Jul 12-14 Shore Leave 24, Hunt Valley, Rosamond, CA 93560 Ph: 661-256-3415 Picardo, Ethan Phillips, Claudia Christian, Maryland; Info: P.O. Box 6809, Towson, http://www.sff.net/people/sfreader/ Bob Krimmer, Alexandra Tydings Apr 11-14 World Horror Convention MD 21285-6809 Ph: 410-496-4456 http:// czarkon.htm [email protected] 2002, Chicago, Illinois; Info: PO Box www.shore-leave.com/ information@shore- Guests: William Warren, Joy Warren, Keith Mar 1-3 Duracon, Durham, North Carolina; 1582, North Riverside, IL 60546 http:// leave.com Guests: Actors! Writers! W. Stokes, Carol Doms, Dennis Doms, Barb Info: 1006 Queensbury Circle, Durham, NC www.whc2002.org/ [email protected] Scientists! VanTilburg, Ross Hathaway 27713 http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ Guests: Gene Wolfe, Gahan Wilson, Neil duracon/ [email protected] Gaiman, Randy Broeker, Jo Fletcher, Beth Massachusetts Feb 22-24 Visioncon 2002, Springfield, Gwinn, Melissa Ann Singer, Liz Mandville Missouri; Info: PO Box 1415, Springfi eld, Mar 15-17 Stellarcon 26, Greensboro, North Greeson, Jill Thompson, Patricia Tallman, Jan 18-20 Arisia 02, Boston, Massachusetts; MO 65801-1415 Ph: 417-886-7219 http:/ Carolina; Info: Box 4, Elliott University Rich Koz, Brian A. Hopkins, Yvonne Info: 1 Kendall Square, PMB 322, Building /www.visioncon.net/ Email: Center, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27412 Ph: Navarro, Karen Taylor, Steve Beai, Alan 600, Cambridge, MA 02139 http:// [email protected] Guests: Bill Blair, 336-334-3159 http://www.stellarcon.org/ Beatts, Jay Bonansinga, Mort Castle, Steven www.arisia.org/ [email protected] Guests: Peter Bradley, Mary Capps, Fredd Gorham, [email protected] Guests: Aaron Allston, Lee Climer, Edward DeGeorge, Andrea Katherine Kurtz, Tristan Alexander, Eugene Randall Moore, Kristy Murdaugh, Leni Timothy Zahn Dubnick, Bill Gagliani, Jerry Gilio, Michael Heller Parker, Bradley H. Sinor, Sue Sinor, Ronnie Huyck, Tina Jens, Kelly Laymon, Martin Sorter, Jack Stauffer, David Winning, Jacy Mar 22-24 Alaricon, Asheville, North Mundt, Weston Ochse, Judi Rohrig, Wayne Jan 25-27 VeriCon, Cambridge, Sinclair Benefi ts: Family Violence Center Carolina; Info: P.O. Box 2072, Asheville, Allen Sallee, Larry Santoro, John Weagly, Massachusetts; Info: Harvard-Radcliffe NC 28802 http://www.ussalaric.org/ Robert Weinberg Science Fiction Association, c/o 4 University Apr 11-14 World Horror Convention alaricon.html [email protected] Hall, Harvard College, Cambridge, 2003, Kansas City, Missouri; Info: PO Kansas MA 02138 http://www.vericon.org/ Box 2000, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 http:/ Ohio [email protected] Guests: Esther /www.whc2003.org/ Email: Apr 5-7 Slanted Fedora, Overland Park, Friesner, Donald Maass, Terry Moore, [email protected] Guests: Graham Mar 22-24 Millennicon, Kings Island, Kansas; Info: 11916 W. 109th Street, Stephen Mulholland, Susan Schwartz, Julie Masterson, Don D'Auria, Laurell K. Ohio; Info: 143 Schloss Ln., Dayton, Suite #125, Overland Park, KS 66210 Ph: Czerneda, Melissa Scott, Jeanne Cavellos, Hamilton, Nick Smith OH 45418 Ph: 513-659-2258 http:/ 913-327-8735 http://www.sfedora.com/ David Hartwell, Jeremiah Genest /www.millennicon.org/ [email protected] Nebraska [email protected] Guests: Maureen Feb 15-17 Boskone, Framingham, McHugh Apr 25-28 ThunderCon, Olathe, Kansas; Massachusetts; Info: PO Box 809, Apr 5-7 Willycon, Wayne, Nebraska; Info: Info: PO Box 7457, Kansas City, MO Framingham, MA 01701-0809 Wayne State College SF & Fantasy Club, Apr 5-7 Frightvision, Cleveland, Ohio; 64116-0157 Ph: 816-455-5020 http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/ c/o Conn Library, Wayne, NE 68787 http:/ Info: PO Box 547 Ravenna, OH 44266 http://www.rpgkc.org/Thunder/ [email protected] Guests: Neil Gaiman, /www.wsc.edu/student/activities/clubs/ Ph: 330-297-5441 http:/ ThunCon02.htm [email protected] Stephen Hickman, Marv Wolfman, Tom sfclub/willycon/ scifi [email protected] Guests: /www.frightvision.com/ Holt James P. Hogan, Terese Nielsen [email protected] Guests: Dick Louisiana Warlock, Billy Warlock, Lance Warlock, May 17-19 The Black Road, Marlborough, New York George Wilbur, Don Shanks, Tom Morga, Apr 12-14 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Bossier Massachusetts; Info: 12 Dodge Street, Chris Durand, Pamela Susan Shoop, David City, Louisiana; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano Wynantskill, NY 12198 Jan 25-27 Genericon, Troy, New York; Carradine, Ben Chapman, Felix Silla, Kenny Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// http://www.theblackroad.org/ Info: c/o Rensselaer Student Union, Attn: Miller, Ted Bohus, Linnea Quigley, Cynthia www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] [email protected] Cameron McLean, 110 8th Street, Troy, New Rothrock, Douglas Clegg, Tom Filsinger, York 12180 http://www.genericon.org/ Damien Glonek, Ed Long Jul 12-14 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Bossier Jul 12-14 Readercon, Burlington, [email protected] Guests: Barbara City, Louisiana; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano Massachusetts; Info: PO Box 38-1246, Manui, Chris Adams, Don Ross, Jonathan Apr 27-28 Vulkon, Cleveland, Ohio; Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// Cambridge MA 02238-1246 http:// Rosenberg, Mike Rosenzweig, Jamie Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] www.readercon.org/ [email protected] Robertson, Josh Phillips, Amy Howard FL 33029-7122 Ph: 954-441-TREK http:// Guests: Octavia E. Butler, Gwyneth Jones Wilson www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 41 Guests: Robert Picardo, Alice Krige, Jeffrey Glen Cook, Keith Berdak, Joy Marie Ledet [email protected] Guests: Jack Vance, 771 078 http://www.wolfevents.co.uk/ Combs, Barry Morse Brom [email protected] Guests: Michael Apr 5-6 Omnicon, Cookeville, Tennessee; Shanks, Amanda Tapping May 24-26 Marcon 37, Columbus, Ohio; Info: P.O. Box 5226, Cookeville, TN 38505 Apr 26-28 Sakura Con, Seattle, Washington; Info: P O Box 141414, Columbus, OH 43214 Ph: 615-459-6019 http:/ Info: 900 Merdian Avenue East #19-407, Feb 8-10 STARFLEET Ball, Bournemouth, Ph: 614-470-5448 http://www.marcon.org/ /welcome.to/omnicon/ Milton, WA 98354-7019 Ph: 253-503-2233 Dorset, United Kingdom; Info: 6 The [email protected] Guests: Dr Demento [email protected] x1675 http://sakuracon.org/ Street, Sutton Waldron, Near Blandford, Dorset. DT11 8PF, United Kingdom http:/ Oregon Texas Apr 26-28 Gamefaire, Spokane, /www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djl/sfb/ Washington; Info: c/o Merlyn's, N. 1 ball/ [email protected] Guests: Mar 8-10 Gamestorm, Portland, Oregon; Feb 23-24 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Browne, Spokane, WA. 99201 http:// Virginia Hey, Sally Knyvette, Marina Sirtis, Info: PO Box 764, Portland OR 97207 http:/ Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano www.gorillabobs.com/gf2002.html Michael Sheard, Jan Chappell /www.pdxgames.com/ Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// [email protected] www.scifiexpo.com/ [email protected] Feb 22-24 First Wave Invasion, Heathrow, Mar 21-24 Left Coast Crime, Portland, Guests: David Carradine, Cynthia Rothrock, Wisconsin United Kingdom, England; Info: PO Oregon; Info: PO Box 18033, Portland, Richard Biggs, Lisa Wilcox Box 1419, Slough PDO, SL2 5WJ Ph: OR 97218-0033 Ph: 503-281-9449 http:// Apr 12-14 Odyssey Con, Madison, +44 01753 771 078 www.spiritone.com/~jlorentz/leftcoast/ May 17-19 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Wisconsin; Info: 901 Jenifer St., Madison, http://www.wolfevents.co.uk/ [email protected] Guests: Laurie R. Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano 53703 http://www.venture- [email protected] Guests: King, Steven Saylor, Dennis McMillan, G. Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// 1.com/~oddcon/ [email protected] Sebastian Spence, Rob LaBelle & Roger M. Ford www.scifiexpo.com/ [email protected] Guests: Timothy Zahn, David B. Coe, C. CrossSebastian Spence, Rob LaBelle, Guests: Warwick Davis, Ray Park Gary Gygax, John Kovalic, Joan Vinge, Roger C. Cross Pennsylvania Jim Frenkel Jun 29-30 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Mar 29-31 Starfury: Defiant, Heathrow, Mar 9-10 Creation, Valley Forge, Arlington, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, May 24-27 WisCon 26, Madison, Wisconsin; United Kingdom, England; Info: 148A Pennsylvania; Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite Plano Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:/ Info: PO Box 1624, Madison, WI 53701 Ph: Queensway, Bayswater, London W2 6LY, 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 /www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] 608-233-8850 http://www.sf3.org/wiscon/ United Kingdom http://www.creationent.com/ [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Guests: Grace Lee Aug 10-Jul 12 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Nalo Hopkinson, Nina Kiriki Hoffman Mar 29-Apr 1 Helicon 2, St Helier, Jersey, Whitney, Scott Macdonald, Michael Forest, Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano United Kingdom, Channel Islands; Info: Peter Woodward, Robert Curtis Brown Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// International - Australia 33 Meyrick Drive, Wash Common, www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6SY, Great Apr 26-28 Pittsburgh Comicon, Pittsburgh, Jun 7-10 ConVergence 2002 (41st Australian Britain http://www.helicon.org.uk/ Pennsylvania; Info: 1002 Graham Ave., Virginia National Science Fiction Convention), [email protected] Guests: Harry Windber, PA 15963 Ph: 814-467-4116 Melbourne, Australia (Victoria); Info: Turtledove, Brian Stableford, Peter http://www.pittsburghcomicon.com/ Mar 29-31 Madicon, Harrisonburg, Virginia; GPO Box 1212k, Melbourne VIC 3001, Weston [email protected] Info: PO Box 607, Harrisonburg, VA Australia Ph: +61-3-9288 9953 http:// 22801 http://www.madicon.org/ home.vicnet.net.au/~converge/ contact- Jul 12-14 Starfury: Chariots of War, Jul 12-14 Anthrocon, Philadelphia, [email protected] Guests: Julie convergence@eGroups.com Guests: Joe Heathrow, United Kingdom, England; Pennsylvania; Info: PO Box 270, Devault, PA Czerneda, David Honigsberg and Gay Haldeman, Lucy Sussex, Sean Info: 148A Queensway, Bayswater, London 19432-0270 http://www.anthrocon.org/ Williams W2 6LY, United Kingdom http:// [email protected] Guests: Lissanne May 15-17 Technicon, Blacksburg, Virginia; members.aol.com/xenaevent/ Guests: Norman, Heather Bruton Info: P.O. Box 256, Blacksburg, Va International - Canada Hudson Leick, Melinda Clarke, Claire 24060-0256 http://www.perspex.com/ Stansfi eld, Tim Omundson South Carolina technicon/ Guests: Elizabeth Moon, Keith Jan 18-20 Pandemonium 19, Toronto, Brinegar Ontario, Canada; Info: c/o Ken Barton, 1975 Jul 13-15 Contagion, Glasgow, Scotland; Apr 5-7 Roundcon, Columbia, South Memory Lane, #22, Pickering, Ontario, Info: PO Box 867, Rutherglen, Glasgow, Carolina; Info: 1119 Flora Drive, Columbia, Aug 2-4 The Gathering of the Gargoyles, Canada, L1V 3M3 Ph: 905-839-2182 http:/ G73 4HR, Scotland SC 29223-5222 http://www.roundcon.org/ Virginia Beach, Virginia; Info: 19500 /www.realmsquest.org/pandemonium/ http://www.contagion.co.uk/ [email protected] Monterey Avenue, Cleveland, OH [email protected] [email protected] 44119-1507 http://gathering.gargoyles- Tennessee fans.org/ Apr 5-7 Filk Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario; Info: c/o 98-145 Rice Avenue, Jan 18-20 Chattacon XXVII, Chattanooga, Aug 16-18 Slanted Fedora, Arlington, Hamilton, ON, L9C 6R3, Canada http:// STARFLEET HELPDESK Tennessee; Info: PO Box 23908, Chattanooga Virginia; Info: 11916 W. 109th Street, www.bserv.com/community/fkoa.htm TN 37422-3908 Ph: 770-578-8461 http:// Suite #125, Overland Park, KS 66210 Ph: [email protected] Guests: www.chattacon.org/ [email protected] 913-327-8735 http://www.sfedora.com/ Joey Shoji, Dave Weingart, Anke Teschke, IS HERE TO ASSIST YOU! Guests: Melanie Rawn, Robert Daniels, Jack [email protected] Tanya Huff If you have any questions, concerns, McDevitt, Charles Grant, Robert Gerskin problems or issues with how things Washington Apr 26-28 Orion 2002, Toronto, Ontario, are functioning in STARFLEET today, Jan 18-20 Gamefest -- Nashville, Nashville, Canada; Info: 122 St. Patrick Street, please feel free to contact the SFI Tennessee; Info: P.O. Box 718, Antwerp, OH Feb 15-18 Radcon 3B, Pasco, Washington; Suite F24/130, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Helpdesk at [email protected] and 45813 Ph: 877-977-4263 Info: PMB# 162, 2527 West Kennewick M5T 2X8 Ph: 416-698-6052 http:// we’ll get right on it! http://www.advantageconvention.com/ Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336-3126 http:// www.rigelgroup.org/ [email protected] [email protected] radcon.yi.org/ [email protected] For those who do not have access Jul 5-7 Toronto Trek, Toronto, Ontario; Info: to e-mail, we have a voice-mail/fax. Mar 22-24 Galacticon, Chattanooga, Feb 22-24 Potlatch, Seattle, Washington; PO Box 7097 Station A, Toronto Ontario, If you do have e-mail access, we Tennessee; Info: 6636 Shallowford Rd, Info: PO Box 31848, Seattle, WA 98103-1848 Canada, M5W 1X7 Ph: (416) 410-TCON strongly recommend that you use Chattanooga, TN 37421 http://www.potlatch-sf.org/ [email protected] (8266) http://tcon.ca/ [email protected] helpdesk@sfi .org. But for those that http://www.thewebfool.com/galacticon/ don’t, they can call or fax (507) [email protected] Guests: John Ford, P.M. Feb 23-24 Creation, Bellevue, Washington; Aug 9-11 Con-Version 19, Calgary, Alberta, 299-2015. Griffi n, David P. Coe, Julia Morgan Scott Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Canada; Info: PO Box 20098, Calgary Place Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 RPO, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 4J2 This is a number in the US, and yes, Mar 22-24 MidSouthCon 20, Memphis, http://www.creationent.com/ http://www.con-version.org/ it’s a toll call. 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OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL (OTS) THE GORN ACADEMY (TGA) OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL - CANADIAN CAMPUS Peg Pellerin • RFD#3, Box 5460 • Winslow, ME 04901 Carolyn Donner • PO Box 158 • Hammersville, OH 45130 Gloria Hanson Fee: $1.00 and LSASE + 2 ** Fee: $1.00, LSASE + 2 ** Box 98 • Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 • Canada Prerequisites: Membership in STARFLEET Contact: [email protected] Prerequisites: Membership in STARFLEET Contact: ots@sfi .org VULCAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (VAS) Contact: [email protected] OFFICER’S COMMAND COLLEGE (OCC) Marlene Miller • 461 Harmony Lane • Campbell, OH 44405 OFFICER’S COMMAND COLLEGE - CANADIAN CAMPUS Jim Cushing • P.O. 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REGION 2 REGION 5 REGION 9 REGION 12 REGION 17 Pete Mohney Scott A. Akers Jeroen Vantroyen Robert Westfall Keira Russell-Strong 1105 Oak Creek Trail 13825 28th Drive SE 55, Gravenstraat 13214 62nd. Terr. W. 888 W. 180 S. Birmingham, AL 35215 Bothell, WA 98012 B-9970 Kaprijke. Belgium PMB 138 Orem, UT 84058 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Shawnee, KS. 6621 [email protected] [email protected] REGION 3 REGION 6 REGION 10 Brad Pense David Kloempken Paul M. Reid REGION 13 PO Box 1756 5636 Sheridan Ave S. 1050 Beverley Place Richard Smith Coppell, TX 75019 Minneapolis, MN 55410 Victoria, BC V8S 3Z8, 49997 Downing Court [email protected] [email protected] Canada Shelby TWP, MI 48315 [email protected] [email protected] STARFLEET ON THE WEB: http://www.sfi.org/ STARFLEET Communiqué PLEASE SEND ANY UPDATES OR CHANGES TO: 1209 SE 89th Ave. Portland, OR 97216-1715 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 108 – DECEMBER 2001/ JANUARY 2002 PAGE 47 Honor Guard members: Steve Idell, Norm DeRoux, and Sandy Berenberg Predictably, Toby was not impressed by the Wolf: Jolynn Brown bestows represented the STARFLEET Marine Corps during opening ceremonies. Communiqué Editor Kurt Roithinger with a Wolf and a Snorlax.

Scott Akers never looked this good: Jolynn Brown stands in for the absent One Coin fi ts all: Allyson Dyar presents Lisa Miller with the Region 5 Offi cer of Regional Coordinator, Region 5. the Year award. Ramon Macias (with coin) and Jerry Tien don’t look on. STARFLEET WESTERN CONFERENCE 2001: DINKYCON II Words And Pictures Courtesy of: Colonel Norman E. DeRoux • Commanding Officer, USS Destiny • Region 5 It was great! This year the STARFLEET expand the size of our STARFLEET questions arising, and ShOC is the place thank you Region Five for this honor. Western Conference-2001, was held Marine Honor Guard. Leading the Honor to find the answers. Jolynn Brown and in Reno, Nevada the weekend of Guard team was Steve Idell, with Sandy Allyson Dyar co-led a panel on Leadership Sunday morning was more than I October 19-21 and it more than met our Berenberg, Brian Schreur, Lionel Smith, and Recruiting that smoothly transitioned expected. The Champagne Brunch was expectations. Arriving on Friday, we and myself as members of the team. from the previous talk about new shuttles attended by just about “everybody.” were quickly introduced to Lisa Tintle, into talk about new members. This was Visiting with our guests from Region the Conference Coordinator and CO of The afternoon Panels began with the followed by Chrissy Killian’s discussion Seven, Sandy Berenberg and Geraldine USS Highroller. Marines. Steve Idell and I co-led this panel, of the plans for IC2002, in San Jose, “Gerry/Robyn” Sylvester, over and were joined by Truman Temple and Jim California. breakfast, led to Gerry’s forming an Lisa and her husband, Matt, made sure Monroe. Along with audience questions unofficial Away Team to visit Lake we got to see some of the fun things about the Marine Academy courses and Saturday evening’s banquet was well Tahoe. Sandy had the rental agency give in Reno that afternoon and evening. Branches, which Jim handled very well, attended, with Ed Nowlin distributing him a bigger car, and Ramon Macias Starting with some time in a huge video we had general questions about Marines Raffle items to recipients. A variety of provided his pickup for the trip. arcade, we fi nished the evening with a in SFI, and how they function with local awards were announced or presented at trip through the lights of downtown. chapters. The way that awards are handled the banquet. I was honored when Jolynn After buying souvenirs and eating some within the Marines, and how Brigades Brown called me forward to be presented good food at Lake Tahoe, we returned Saturday began with the opening function were also areas of interest. the Region Five Chapter of the Year award to Reno for some evening sightseeing, ceremonies, where Lisa Tintle was joined plaque on behalf of the USS Destiny. checking out the lights and casino action. by Keira Russell-Strong, RC R17, Jolynn Johnathan Simmons led a ShOC panel Allyson Dyar then had me wait, because All in all, it was a very good trip and I Brown, acting for the RC R5, and Ed that was informative for members of new Jolynn was also presenting me with the look forward to seeing a lot of these old Nowlin, RC R4. As the ceremonies Shuttles, and for those chapters working Region Five Member of the Year award and new friends when we meet in San opened, we had an opportunity to with new shuttles. There will always be plaque. On behalf of my crew and myself, Jose, next August for IC-2002.

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